How to Pronounce "shouldering"
word
ˈʃoʊɫdɝɪŋ
SHOHL-der-ing
ʃˈəʊldəɹɪŋ
SHOH-luh-ring
Definition
Acting as the person who carries or takes on something heavy, or who accepts a responsibility or burden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊɫdɝɪŋ
British English
ʃˈəʊldəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOHL-der-ing
UK
SHOH-luh-ring
Listen in Context
He is shouldering a heavy bag for his friend.
She is shouldering the responsibility of the project.
After their father got sick, Tom started shouldering many family duties.
She’s been shouldering all the blame for the mistake at work.