How to Pronounce Shroud

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/ʃɹaʊd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shroud”

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

What does shroud mean?

noun

  1. That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
  2. Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.

Synonyms

sindon

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Words that rhyme with shroud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proudenshroudendowedcowedcrowdavowedvowedloudcloudboweddisavowedplowed

Related words

enshroudcoversheettackpallcerementhidemainsheet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shroud"?▾

"Shroud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shroud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shroud" is /ʃɹaʊd/.

What does "shroud" mean?▾

Shroud: That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.

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