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.