How to pronounce sharpy
Say it like SHAR-pee. Sharpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
- SHAR
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharpy 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 sharpy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-pee.
What does sharpy mean?
- Alternative spelling of sharpie.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sharpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sharpy.
Words that sound like sharpy
Questions about saying sharpy
How do you pronounce sharpy?
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 sharpy?
Sharpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · pee.
Is sharpy 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).
What words sound the same as sharpy?
Sharpy sounds the same as sharpie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.