How to pronounce sheepfold
Say it like SHEEP-fohld. Sheepfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEP).
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- SHEEP
- fohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheepfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fohldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sheepfold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHEEP-fohld.
What does sheepfold mean?
- An enclosure for keeping sheep.
- A flock of sheep.
Where does sheepfold come from?
Inherited from Middle English shepefald, perhaps from Late Old English sċēapa falde (literally “sheep's fold”), equivalent to sheep + fold.
Questions about saying sheepfold
How do you pronounce sheepfold?
Say SHEEP-fohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃipfoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheepfold?
Sheepfold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEP). Broken into parts: SHEEP · fohld.
Is sheepfold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ (SHEEP-fohld).