How to Pronounce "shouldered"
word
ˈʃoʊɫdɝd
SHOHL-derd
ʃˈəʊldəd
SHOHLD-uhd
Definition
'Shouldered' is the past tense of 'shoulder.' It means to have carried something on your shoulder or to have taken on responsibility or a burden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊɫdɝd
British English
ʃˈəʊldəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOHL-derd
UK
SHOHLD-uhd
Listen in Context
He shouldered his backpack and left the house.
She shouldered the responsibility for the project.
The workers shouldered the heavy boxes into the store.
After the accident, he shouldered a lot of guilt.