How to Pronounce She

To pronounce "she", say SHE — one syllable, IPA /ʃiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “she

"she" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: shi, shieh, shih, sze — easy to mix up when writing.

What does she mean?

noun

  1. A female.

    Pat is definitely a she.

pronoun

  1. (personal) The female person or animal previously mentioned or implied.

    After the cat killed a mouse, she left it on our doorstep.

  2. (personal, sometimes affectionate) A ship or boat.

    She could do forty knots in good weather.

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Words that rhyme with she

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "she"?

"She" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "she"?

The IPA transcription of "she" is /ʃiː/.

What does "she" mean?

She: A female.

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