How many syllables are in “sheep”?

“Sheep” has 1 syllable: sheep.

What is the IPA for “sheep”?

The American English IPA transcription of “sheep” is ʃiːp.

How can I practice pronouncing “sheep”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sheep

/ʃiːp/sheep1 syllable

“sheep” hinges on a vowel that's easy to slip on. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/ʃ/as in ship
Tongue blade further back than /s/, lips slightly protruded.
/iː/as in fleece
Tense, smiling. Pull tongue high and front. Longer than 'ih'.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “sheep” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “sheep”?: “Sheep” has 1 syllable: sheep.
What is the IPA for “sheep”?: The American English IPA transcription of “sheep” is ʃiːp.
How can I practice pronouncing “sheep”?: Press play to hear “sheep” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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