How to pronounce sheeplike
Say it like SHEE-plyke. Sheeplike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- plyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheeplike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- plykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sheeplike
American and British speakers say sheeplike in essentially the same way: /ˈʃiplaɪk/ in the US and /ˈʃiːplaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-plyke.
What does sheeplike mean?
- Resembling a sheep: docile or uncomplaining, or willing to follow a leader blindly.“I was horrified by their sheeplike acquiescence.”
Where does sheeplike come from?
From sheep + -like.
Questions about saying sheeplike
How do you pronounce sheeplike?
Say SHEE-plyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃiplaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːplaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheeplike?
Sheeplike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · plyke.
Do Americans and Brits say sheeplike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃiplaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːplaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.