How to pronounce sherm
Say it like SHURM. Sherm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHURM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sherm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sherm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHURM.
What does sherm mean?
- The drug phencyclidine (PCP).
- A cigarette soaked in PCP.
Where does sherm come from?
From Nat Sherman, a cigarette brand and former tobacco store in New York City, which used to be the most popular brand to dip in PCP, because unlike most other cigarettes, they did not fall apart when wet.
Words that rhyme with sherm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sherm.
Questions about saying sherm
How do you pronounce sherm?
Say SHURM. The American pronunciation is /ʃɝm/. In British English it is /ʃɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sherm?
Sherm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHURM.
Is sherm 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 /ʃɜːm/ (SHURM).