How to pronounce shepherded
Say it like SHEP-er-did. Shepherded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEP).
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- SHEP
- er
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shepherded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shepherded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEP-uh-did.
What does shepherded mean?
- simple past and past participle of shepherd How to pronounce shepherd
Questions about saying shepherded
How do you pronounce shepherded?
Say SHEP-er-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛpɚdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛpədɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shepherded?
Shepherded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEP). Broken into parts: SHEP · er · did.
Is shepherded 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 /ˈʃɛpədɪd/ (SHEP-uh-did).