To pronounce "sheldon", say SHELD-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sheldon
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SHELD-on
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"sheldon" has 2 syllables: sheld-on. It rhymes with well-done and elden, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: shelden — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Sheldon" has 2 syllables: sheld · on.
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