Shoulder: how to say it, spell it and use it
shoulder
/ˈʃoʊldər/
Short answer
The English word shoulder is pronounced /ˈʃoʊldər/. It is spelled S-H-O-U-L-D-E-R and has 8 letters. With a or an: a shoulder. The plural is shoulders.
Example sentence
I carry my bag on my shoulder.
Key facts
- English
- shoulder
- Pronunciation
- /ˈʃoʊldər/
- With a or an
- a shoulder
- Plural
- shoulders
- Spelling
- S-H-O-U-L-D-E-R
- Number of letters
- 8
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce shoulder?
Shoulder is pronounced /ˈʃoʊldər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell shoulder?
Shoulder is spelled S-H-O-U-L-D-E-R. It has 8 letters.
What is the plural of shoulder?
The plural of shoulder is shoulders.
Do you say a or an before shoulder?
Say a shoulder.
How do you use shoulder in a sentence?
For example: I carry my bag on my shoulder.
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