To pronounce "sheila", say SHEIL-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sheila
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"sheila" has 2 syllables: sheil-a. It rhymes with paella and maquila, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sheela, sheilah, sheelah — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sheila" has 2 syllables: sheil · a.
Sheila: A woman.
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