Pronunciation: [hˈiːld] (IPA) 
The word "hield" is spelled with the letters H-I-E-L-D. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /hiːld/. The "h" is pronounced with an aspirated "h" sound. The "i" is pronounced as a long "e" sound. The "e" is pronounced as a short "e" sound. The "l" is pronounced with a clear "l" sound. The "d" is pronounced with a voiced "d" sound. Together, these sounds create the distinct pronunciation of "hield".
The word "hield" is derived from the Middle English term "hielden", which means "to cover or defend". This Middle English word has its roots in Old English, where the verb "hyldan" meant "to cover, protect, or hide". The Old English term "hyldan" is related to the Proto-Germanic root "*hulthijan", which signifies "to cover or hide". This Proto-Germanic root is further connected to the Proto-Indo-European root "*kel-", meaning "to hide or conceal". So, the word "hield" can be traced back to these ancient linguistic roots.
