How to Pronounce Shoestring

To pronounce "shoestring", say SHOESTR-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

SHOESTR-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shoestring”

"shoestring" has 2 syllables: shoestr-ing. It rhymes with ring and wring, if that helps it stick.

What does shoestring mean?

noun

  1. The string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace.

    “Your shoestring is untied.”

  2. A tight budget; very little money.

    “He did all that on a shoestring budget.”

verb

  1. To catch using a shoestring catch.

Words that rhyme with shoestring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringwringspringflingstingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingwing

Related words

shoelacelaceshoe-tieshoelacinglatchettieslingellutestring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shoestring"?▾

"Shoestring" has 2 syllables: shoestr · ing.

What does "shoestring" mean?▾

Shoestring: The string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace.

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