How to Pronounce Shellac

To pronounce "shellac", say SHELL-ac — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃəˈlæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ʃəˈlæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shellac”

"shellac" has 2 syllables: shell-ac. It rhymes with relic and psychedelic, if that helps it stick.

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

What does shellac mean?

noun

  1. A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
  2. A beating; a thrashing.

verb

  1. To coat with shellac.
  2. To beat; to thrash.

Synonyms

E904glazing agent

Words that rhyme with shellac

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relicpsychedelicangelicallelicbreloquebellicphilatelicpellackelleckpelickshellackmelick

Related words

varnishshell-lacseedlaclincrusta-waltonpearl-ash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shellac"?▾

"Shellac" has 2 syllables: shell · ac.

What is the IPA transcription of "shellac"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shellac" is /ʃəˈlæk/.

What does "shellac" mean?▾

Shellac: A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.

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