Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shapeshifter

/ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.40 in modern English

Syllables
shapeshifter
IPA
/ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person or creature capable of changing their appearance or form at will.

noun

A person who is inconsistent and elusive.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From shape + shifter.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/
  • British English: /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/

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Questions

How do you pronounce shapeshifter?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/.
What does shapeshifter mean?
A person or creature capable of changing their appearance or form at will.
Where does shapeshifter come from?
From shape + shifter.

How to pronounce shapeshifter

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