How to Pronounce Sheltering

To pronounce "sheltering", say SHELT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SHELT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sheltering”

"sheltering" has 3 syllables: shelt-er-ing. It rhymes with sweltering and weltering, if that helps it stick.

What does sheltering mean?

verb

  1. To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
  2. To take cover.

    “During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree.”

noun

  1. A shelter; a structure beneath which one shelters.

Words that rhyme with sheltering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swelteringweltering

Related words

protectionbieldrefugeasylumlodginghousingaccommodationhiding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheltering"?▾

"Sheltering" has 3 syllables: shelt · er · ing.

What does "sheltering" mean?▾

Sheltering: To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

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