How to pronounce sheepskin
Say it like SHEEP-skin. Sheepskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEP).
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- SHEEP
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheepskin 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.
- skinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sheepskin
American and British speakers say sheepskin in essentially the same way: /ˈʃipˌskɪn/ in the US and /ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEEP-skin.
What does sheepskin mean?
- The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
- The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc.
- A diploma, especially the one representing a university or college degree.
Where does sheepskin come from?
From sheep + skin.
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Questions about saying sheepskin
How do you pronounce sheepskin?
Say SHEEP-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃipˌskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheepskin?
Sheepskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEP). Broken into parts: SHEEP · skin.
Do Americans and Brits say sheepskin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃipˌskɪn/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.