How to Pronounce Shed

To pronounce "shed", say SHED — one syllable, IPA /ʃɛd/. 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

/ʃɛd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shed”

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

Sounds exactly like: shedd — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shed mean?

verb

  1. To part, separate or divide.

    “A metal comb shed her golden hair.”

  2. To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.

    “When we found the snake, it was in the process of shedding its skin.”

Words that rhyme with shed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadreadbed

Related words

spillthrowcastdropdisgorge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shed"?▾

"Shed" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shed" is /ʃɛd/.

What does "shed" mean?▾

Shed: To part, separate or divide.

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