How to Pronounce Shoulder

To pronounce "shoulder", say SHOULD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃəʊldə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃəʊldə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shoulder”

"shoulder" has 2 syllables: should-er. It rhymes with smolder and beholder, if that helps it stick.

What does shoulder mean?

noun

  1. The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
  2. Anything forming a shape resembling a human shoulder.

verb

  1. To push (a person or thing) using one's shoulder.
  2. To put (something) on one's shoulders.

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Words that rhyme with shoulder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smolderbeholderholderboulderfolderstakeholdertitleholderofficeholderstockholderfreeholderscoldershareholder

Related words

coverwearflangechesthandlebendembraceabsorb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shoulder"?▾

"Shoulder" has 2 syllables: should · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "shoulder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shoulder" is /ˈʃəʊldə/.

What does "shoulder" mean?▾

Shoulder: The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

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