shale meaning

UK /ʃeɪl/ US /ʃeɪl/ 1 syllable

shale (noun): a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay.

Definition of shale

  1. a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

    Type of: sedimentary rock

    Kinds: humic shale, oil shale

How to pronounce shale

shale is pronounced /ʃeɪl/ in British English and /ʃeɪl/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with shale

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in LE · 5-letter words

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