How to pronounce shepherding
Say it like SHEP-er-ding. Shepherding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEP).
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- SHEP
- er
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shepherding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shepherding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEP-uh-ding.
What does shepherding mean?
- present participle and gerund of shepherd How to pronounce shepherd
- The herding of sheep.
- The act of one who shepherds or guides.
Questions about saying shepherding
How do you pronounce shepherding?
Say SHEP-er-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛpɚdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛpədɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shepherding?
Shepherding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEP). Broken into parts: SHEP · er · ding.
Is shepherding 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 /ˈʃɛpədɪŋ/ (SHEP-uh-ding).