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How to pronounce “shackle”

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Pronunciation guide for shackle

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of shackle with real speech in context.
Available examples
7 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Creativity, Innovation and Ingenuity Languishing in US Prisonswe shackle America's future.
Definition summary
(usually in the plural) A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.

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How to pronounce shackle

The Creativity, Innovation and Ingenuity Languishing in US Prisons

we shackle America's future.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “shackle”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (usually in the plural) A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.
  • (figurative, usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
  • (nautical) A length of cable or chain equal to 12½ fathoms (75 feet or about 22.9 metres), or later to 15 fathoms (90 feet or about 27.4 metres).
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive)
  • (intransitive, reflexive) Of two things: to connect or couple together.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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