How to Pronounce "shingle"
word
ˈʃɪŋɡəɫ
SHING-guhl
ʃˈɪŋɡəl
SHING-guhl
Definition
A shingle is a thin, flat piece of material (like wood, slate, or asphalt) used to cover roofs or walls. "Shingle" can also mean a small, smooth stone found on beaches, or, in medical contexts, refers to shingles (herpes zoster), a painful skin rash.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪŋɡəɫ
British English
ʃˈɪŋɡəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHING-guhl
UK
SHING-guhl
Listen in Context
The roof is covered with wooden shingles.
He collected a smooth shingle from the beach.
Shingles can cause a painful rash.
After the storm, several shingles were missing from the roof.