How to Pronounce Shingles

To pronounce "shingles", say SHINGL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shingles”

"shingles" has 2 syllables: shingl-es. It rhymes with singles and mingles, if that helps it stick.

What does shingles mean?

noun

  1. Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.

Synonyms

herpes zoster

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Words that rhyme with shingles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

singlesminglesinglesginglesingelsjingles

Related words

zostershakeszonerivedtilesvaricellaherpesvirus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shingles"?▾

"Shingles" has 2 syllables: shingl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "shingles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shingles" is /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/.

What does "shingles" mean?▾

Shingles: Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.

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