How to pronounce shepherds
Say it like SHEP-erdz. Shepherds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEP).
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US American/ˈʃɛpɚdz/SHEP-erdz
UK British/ˈʃɛpədz/SHEP-udz
- SHEP
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shepherds 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shepherds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEP-udz.
What does shepherds mean?
noun
- plural of shepherd How to pronounce shepherd
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shepherd How to pronounce shepherd
Questions about saying shepherds
How do you pronounce shepherds?
Say SHEP-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛpɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛpədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shepherds?
Shepherds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEP). Broken into parts: SHEP · erdz.
Is shepherds 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 /ˈʃɛpədz/ (SHEP-udz).