How to Pronounce Shirt

To pronounce "shirt", say SHIRT — one syllable, IPA /ʃɜːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃɜːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shirt”

"shirt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with assert and inert, if that helps it stick.

What does shirt mean?

noun

  1. An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

    “It can take a while to learn how to iron a shirt properly.”

  2. An interior lining in a blast furnace.

Words that rhyme with shirt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assertinertovertspurthurtconvertsubvertpervertavertflirtdesertblurt

Related words

sweaterjacketblouset-shirtsuitskirthoodiecollar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shirt"?▾

"Shirt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shirt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shirt" is /ʃɜːt/.

What does "shirt" mean?▾

Shirt: An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

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