How to pronounce sheep
noun An animal kept for wool, meat, or milk.
Written sound guide
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Keep it to one syllable
Use a clear ee vowel with your tongue higher than for ship. The vowel quality matters as well as its length.
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sheep or ship?
noun
sheep
SHEEPAn animal kept for wool, meat, or milk.
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“We saw a sheep in the field.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say sheep slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with sheep.
What should I check?
Use a clear ee vowel with your tongue higher than for ship. The vowel quality matters as well as its length. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
