How to pronounce sherbert
Say it like SHUR-bert. Sherbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- bert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sherbert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sherbert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUR-but.
What does sherbert mean?
- Alternative form of sherbet (“food of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product added”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sherbert
How do you pronounce sherbert?
Say SHUR-bert. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝbɚt/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sherbert?
Sherbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · bert.
Is sherbert 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 /ˈʃɜːbət/ (SHUR-but).