How to pronounce sherd
Say it like SHURD. Sherd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ʃɝd/SHURD
UK British/ʃɜːd/SHURD
- SHURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sherd pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sherd
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHURD.
What does sherd mean?
noun
- Alternative form of shard.
Words that rhyme with sherd
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Questions about saying sherd
How do you pronounce sherd?
Say SHURD. The American pronunciation is /ʃɝd/. In British English it is /ʃɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sherd?
Sherd is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHURD.
Is sherd 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 /ʃɜːd/ (SHURD).