How to Pronounce Shingle

To pronounce "shingle", say SHINGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shingle”

"shingle" has 2 syllables: shingl-e. It rhymes with tingle and commingle, if that helps it stick.

What does shingle mean?

noun

A small, thin piece of building material, often with one end thicker than the other, for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of a building.
A rectangular piece of steel obtained by means of a shingling process involving hammering of puddled steel.

verb

To cover with small, thin pieces of building material, with shingles.
To cut, as hair, so that the ends are evenly exposed all over the head, like shingles on a roof.

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Words that rhyme with shingle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tingle commingle single jingle bingle intermingle swingle dingle lingle pringle bringle dingel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shingle"?▾

"Shingle" has 2 syllables: shingl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shingle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shingle" is /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/.

What does "shingle" mean?▾

Shingle: A small, thin piece of building material, often with one end thicker than the other, for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of a building.

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