Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shod

/ʃɑd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.34 in modern English

Syllables: shod
IPA: /ʃɑd/

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

adj

Having tires equipped.

verb

simple past and past participle of shoe

Example Sentences

"Wallis was unsuitably shod for the muddy hike."

Etymology

From Middle English shoed, past participle of shon.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: shoed

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ʃɑd/
British English: /ʃɒd/

Inflected Forms

shoed (alternative)

Derived Forms

ironshod misshod roughshod shodden slipshod unshod

Phrases

dry-shod iron-shod sharp-shod the cobbler's children are the worst shod

Synonyms

calceate calceated calced shodden shoed

Antonyms

barefoot discalced

Rhymes With

god squad odd rod todd cod nod pod quad assad facade dodd

Questions

How do you pronounce shod?: The recorded pronunciation is /ʃɑd/.
What does shod mean?: Wearing shoes.
Where does shod come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce shod

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