How to pronounce Sheffield
Say it like SHEF-eeld. Sheffield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEF).
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- SHEF
- eeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheffield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Sheffield
American and British speakers say Sheffield in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛfild/ in the US and /ˈʃɛfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEF-eeld.
What does Sheffield mean?
- A city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
Where does Sheffield come from?
From the name of the River Sheaf, which is from Old English scēaþ (“boundary”), + Old English feld (“field, open land”).
Questions about saying Sheffield
How do you pronounce Sheffield?
Say SHEF-eeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛfild/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sheffield?
Sheffield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEF). Broken into parts: SHEF · eeld.
Do Americans and Brits say Sheffield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛfild/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.