How to pronounce sheriffs
Say it like SHER-ufs. Sheriffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHER).
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US American/ˈʃɛrəfs/SHER-ufs
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- SHER
- ufs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheriffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ufsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sheriffs mean?
noun
- plural of sheriff How to pronounce sheriff
Words that sound like sheriffs
- sheriff's
Questions about saying sheriffs
How do you pronounce sheriffs?
Say SHER-ufs. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛrəfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheriffs?
Sheriffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHER). Broken into parts: SHER · ufs.
What words sound the same as sheriffs?
Sheriffs sounds the same as sheriff's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.