Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does sheldgoose mean?
Any of several larger bird species in the subfamily Tadorninae of the duck family Anatidae.
Where does sheldgoose come from?
From obsolete/dialectal sheld (“variegated”) + goose.

How to pronounce sheldgoose

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sheldgoose”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “sheldgoose” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.