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How to Pronounce Shirley

Shirley / sherːrlee /

The name Shirley is a Unisex name of English origin meaning "Bright meadow". It is pronounced sherːrlee.

English Unisex 2 syllables

Shirley is a English name meaning "Bright meadow". Old English scir + leah

Language English
Gender Unisex
Syllables 2
Phonetic sherːrlee
IPA ʃɜːɹli

Say it as sherːrlee. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Shirley?
Shirley is pronounced sherːrlee.
What is the correct pronunciation of Shirley?
The correct pronunciation of Shirley is sherːrlee (IPA: ʃɜːɹli).
Is Shirley a English name?
Yes, Shirley is a English name meaning "Bright meadow".

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