How to pronounce sharpie
Say it like SHAR-pee. Sharpie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʃɑrpi/SHAR-pee
UK British/ˈʃɑːpi/SHAH-pee
- SHAR
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharpie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sharpie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-pee.
What does sharpie mean?
noun
- An alert person.
- A knowledgeable fisherman.
- A swindler.
Where does sharpie come from?
From sharp + -ie (“diminutive suffix”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sharpie
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Questions about saying sharpie
How do you pronounce sharpie?
Say SHAR-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrpi/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharpie?
Sharpie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · pee.
Is sharpie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɑːpi/ (SHAH-pee).