Pronunciation
How to pronounce “shoe”
“shoe” is pronounced /ʃuː/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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shoe
/ʃuː/
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'shoe' is one beat: /ʃuː/. Say it in a single smooth motion and don't add an extra vowel before or after.Meaning
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
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