How to Pronounce "sheila"
word
/ˈʃiɫə/
SHEE-luh
/ʃˈiːlɐ/
SHEE-luh
Definition
An informal Australian slang word for a woman or girl. It is casual and strongly associated with Australian English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃiɫə/
British English
/ʃˈiːlɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHEE-luh
UK
SHEE-luh
Listen in Context
That sheila is my cousin from Sydney.
He said the sheila at the shop was very friendly.
In Australia, some people say sheila instead of "woman."
He kept calling every woman a sheila, which sounded a bit old-fashioned.