How to Pronounce "shoulders"
word
/ˈʃoʊɫdɝz/
SHOHL-durz
/ʃˈəʊldəz/
SHOHL-duhz
Definition
The shoulders are the parts of your body between your neck and your arms. They help connect and move your arms, and the word is also used when talking about carrying weight or responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃoʊɫdɝz/
British English
/ʃˈəʊldəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOHL-durz
UK
SHOHL-duhz
Listen in Context
My shoulders hurt after the long trip.
She has strong shoulders.
The bag slipped off my shoulders.
He just shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know.