How to Pronounce "shelters"
word
/ˈʃɛɫtɝz/
SHEL-terz
/ʃˈɛltəz/
SHEL-tuhz
Definition
Places where people or animals are protected from danger, bad weather, or have temporary housing. Often used for emergency housing or animal care.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɛɫtɝz/
British English
/ʃˈɛltəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHEL-terz
UK
SHEL-tuhz
Listen in Context
The city built new shelters for families after the storm.
Many dogs were taken to animal shelters.
People stayed in shelters until it was safe to go home.
After the flood, all the local shelters filled up quickly.