How to Pronounce "sheldrakes"
word
ˈʃɛlˌdreɪks
SHELL-drayks
ˈʃɛlˌdreɪks
SHELL-drayks
Definition
Sheldrakes are large, colorful water birds related to ducks and geese, most commonly found in Europe and Asia. The term refers to several species in the genus Tadorna.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛlˌdreɪks
British English
ˈʃɛlˌdreɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHELL-drayks
UK
SHELL-drayks
Listen in Context
The park is home to many sheldrakes.
Sheldrakes live near rivers and lakes.
We saw a group of sheldrakes on our trip.
Those colorful birds by the water are actually sheldrakes.