How to Pronounce Shillings

To pronounce "shillings", say SHILL-ings — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈʃɪlɪŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shillings”

"shillings" has 2 syllables: shill-ings. It rhymes with killings and fillings, if that helps it stick.

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

What does shillings mean?

noun

  1. A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.

    “The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling.”

  2. The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.

Synonyms

deenerAbraham's willingbobgengeneralisehog

Words that rhyme with shillings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

killingsfillingsyearlingsstillingsbillingsgillingsschillingsskillings

Related words

bobatsschillingstzscoinage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shillings"?▾

"Shillings" has 2 syllables: shill · ings.

What is the IPA transcription of "shillings"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shillings" is /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/.

What does "shillings" mean?▾

Shillings: A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.

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