How to Pronounce “shieldwise” in English
/ʃɪɛldwæɪs/
shiel·dwise
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IPA/ʃɪɛldwæɪs/
Syllablesshiel·dwise
What does “shieldwise” mean?
ADVERB
- In the manner of a shield; as a protective barrier.
Example sentences
- “The dog immediately bristled up, and I had just time to take off my hat, and hold it shieldwise in self-defence, when he came on and made directly at it.”
How to pronounce “shieldwise”
- Syllables:
- shiel · dwise
- IPA:
- /ʃɪɛldwæɪs/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “shieldwise”?
“shieldwise” is pronounced /ʃɪɛldwæɪs/ (shiel · dwise). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “shieldwise”?
“shieldwise” has 2 syllables: shiel · dwise.
What does “shieldwise” mean?
In the manner of a shield; as a protective barrier.