How to pronounce shape
shape
/ʃeɪp/
1 syllable
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Shape, sound by sound
| /ʃ/as in she | Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
In a sentence
I'm afraid I'm a bit out of shape.
Words that rhyme with shape
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce shape?
Shape is pronounced /ʃeɪp/ in American English.
How many syllables are in shape?
Shape has 1 syllable.
What rhymes with shape?
agape, crepe.