shield

/ʃiːld/

Syllables shield

Stress SHIELD

Phonics Breakdown

sh

/ʃ/

sh sound

ield

/iːld/

long e

Meaning

a device or action used to protect or defend

Sound Reference

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sh=/ʃ/(ship) + ield=/iːld/(field)

Example

The shield protected the soldier from danger.