How to Pronounce Sheath

To pronounce "sheath", say SHEATH — one syllable, IPA /ʃiːθ/. 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

/ʃiːθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sheath”

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

What does sheath mean?

noun

  1. A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
  2. (by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.

Synonyms

casecasingcovercoveringenvelope

Words that rhyme with sheath

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bequeathbeneathwreathteethunderneathmeathsmeath

Related words

caseholsterswordhiltbezelneedlebaggirdle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheath"?▾

"Sheath" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sheath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sheath" is /ʃiːθ/.

What does "sheath" mean?▾

Sheath: A holster for a sword; a scabbard.

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