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shouldna

/ˈʃʊ(d)nə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
should-na
IPA
/ˈʃʊ(d)nə/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Contraction of should + not + have.

Colloquial

verb

Alternative form of shouldnae.

Example Sentences

  • "You shouldna done that."

Etymology

Written form of a reduction of should not have.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

couldna shoulda shouldn't've wouldna

Questions

How do you pronounce shouldna?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃʊ(d)nə/.
What does shouldna mean?
Contraction of should + not + have.
Where does shouldna come from?
Written form of a reduction of should not have.

How to pronounce shouldna

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈʃʊ(d)nə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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