How to Pronounce “sheila

word

/ˈʃiɫə/
SHEE-luh
/ʃˈiːlɐ/
SHEE-luh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈʃiɫə/

British English

/ʃˈiːlɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SHEE-luh

UK

SHEE-luh

Listen in Context

You still hear sheila in old Aussie movies, but not everyone uses it now.

If you call someone a sheila, make sure the context is casual and Australian.

That sheila is my cousin from Sydney.

He said the sheila at the shop was very friendly.