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How to pronounce should
/ʃʊd/ British English
SHUD
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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SHOULD
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SHUD
My tip
The l is silent. It rhymes with could and good.
In a sentence
You should see a doctor.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce should?
In British English, should is pronounced /ʃʊd/. Say it like this: SHUD. The l is silent. It rhymes with could and good.
How many syllables are in should?
When you say it, should has 1 syllable: SHUD.
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