How to pronounce Sherman
Say it like SHUR-mun. Sherman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sherman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Sherman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUR-mun.
What does Sherman mean?
- United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
- American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution (1721-1793)
- a peak in the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado (14,036 feet high)
Words that rhyme with Sherman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sherman.
Questions about saying Sherman
How do you pronounce Sherman?
Say SHUR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝmən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sherman?
Sherman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · mun.
Is Sherman 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 /ˈʃɜːmən/ (SHUR-mun).