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How to pronounce “shelf

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Pronunciation guide for shelf

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of shelf with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Art of the Short StoryShelf next to Barnacle prickly and dry
Definition summary
A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce shelf

Art of the Short Story

Shelf next to Barnacle prickly and dry

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “shelf

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
  • The capacity of such an object
  • A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.
  • (computing) The part of a repository where shelvesets are stored.
  • [Verb]
  • Alternative form of shelve.

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