How do you pronounce "sheila"?

In American English: /ˈʃiːlə/ (SHEEL-uh). In British English: /ʃˈiːlə/ (SH-eel). In Canadian English: /ˈʃiːlə/ (SHEEL-uh). In Australian English: /ʃˈiːlə/ (SH-eel).

Is "sheila" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃiːlə/ (SHEEL-uh), while in British English it's /ʃˈiːlə/ (SH-eel).

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sheila

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/ˈʃiːlə/

SHEEL-uh

Syllable Breakdown

ʃiːlshe·əila

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