How to Pronounce Shekel

To pronounce "shekel", say SHEK-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɛkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃɛkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shekel”

"shekel" has 2 syllables: shek-el. It rhymes with heckle and secle, if that helps it stick.

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

What does shekel mean?

noun

  1. A currency unit of both ancient and modern Israel.
  2. (often antisemitic) Money, especially that purportedly owned or distributed as bribes by Jewish elites.

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Words that rhyme with shekel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shekel"?▾

"Shekel" has 2 syllables: shek · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "shekel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shekel" is /ˈʃɛkəl/.

What does "shekel" mean?▾

Shekel: A currency unit of both ancient and modern Israel.

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