How to Pronounce "shrapnel"
word
/ˈʃɹæpnəɫ/
SHRAP-nuhl
/ʃɹˈæpnəl/
SHRAP-nuhl
Definition
Small pieces of metal that scatter from an exploding bomb, shell, or other explosive device. Shrapnel can cause injuries when it flies through the air.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɹæpnəɫ/
British English
/ʃɹˈæpnəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRAP-nuhl
UK
SHRAP-nuhl
Listen in Context
Shrapnel hit his arm during the explosion.
Doctors removed shrapnel from the wound.
The bomb exploded and shrapnel flew everywhere.
He still has a tiny piece of shrapnel in his leg from the war.