English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Should Pronunciation
Should is pronounced SHUUD, IPA /ˈʃʊd/.
SHUUD
US /ˈʃʊd/ · UK /ˈʃʊd/
Syllables: SHUUD (1 syllable)
modal verb: Used to say what is right, expected, or likely.
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Should in a Sentence
- You should get it checked.
- They should be here by seven.
- Should I bring anything?
Common Mispronunciations of Should
Not SHOOLD
The l in should is silent, exactly as it is in could and would.
Not SHOOD with a long oo
The vowel is the short rounded one of good, and nothing in should is drawn out.
Tip: In ordinary speech it reduces to shuhd, and should have runs together as SHUU-duhv.
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