How to Pronounce "shells"
word
/ˈʃɛɫz/
shelz
/ʃˈɛlz/
shelz
Definition
'Shells' are the hard outer coverings of things like eggs, nuts, or sea creatures, especially found on the beach. The word can also mean the outer case or layer of other objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɛɫz/
British English
/ʃˈɛlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shelz
UK
shelz
Listen in Context
We found many colorful shells on the beach.
Peanuts have hard shells that protect the nuts inside.
Please throw the egg shells in the trash.
I like to collect shells and keep them in a jar as souvenirs.