How to Pronounce "shoal"
word
ʃɒʊl
SHOHL
ʃˈəʊl
SHOHL
Definition
A 'shoal' is a shallow area in a body of water, like sandbanks near the shore. It can also mean a large group of fish swimming together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃɒʊl
British English
ʃˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOHL
UK
SHOHL
Listen in Context
The boat got stuck on a shoal near the shore.
We saw a shoal of fish close to the surface.
The map shows a dangerous shoal in the middle of the bay.
A massive shoal of tuna passed right below our boat—it was incredible!