How to pronounce sherbet
Say it like SHUR-but. Sherbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: There is only one r: 'SHUR-bit', not 'sher-bert'.
Sherbet 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.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sherbet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUR-but.
What does sherbet mean?
- A dessert of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.
- An effervescent powder made of bicarbonate of soda, sugar and flavorings, intended to be eaten alone or mixed with water to make a drink.
- A traditional West and South Asian sweet drink prepared from fruits or flower petals.
Where does sherbet come from?
Doublet of sorbet and sharbat, related to syrup.
Words that rhyme with sherbet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sherbet.
Questions about saying sherbet
How do you pronounce sherbet?
Say SHUR-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝbət/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sherbet?
Sherbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · but.
Is sherbet 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).