How to Pronounce Shirtsleeve

To pronounce "shirtsleeve", say SHIRTSL-eev-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SHIRTSL-eev-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “shirtsleeve”

"shirtsleeve" has 3 syllables: shirtsl-eev-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

What does shirtsleeve mean?

noun

  1. The part of a shirt that covers an arm.

Words that rhyme with shirtsleeve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceiveperceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveeveweave

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shirtsleeve"?▾

"Shirtsleeve" has 3 syllables: shirtsl · eev · e.

What does "shirtsleeve" mean?▾

Shirtsleeve: The part of a shirt that covers an arm.

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