How many syllables in shepherd?

Syllables in shepherd

2

shep·herd

Shepherd has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say shepherd

Pronunciation/ˈʃɛpɚd/
2 syllables, SHEP-herd · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say shepherd slowly and listen for each vowel sound: shep, herd. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in shepherd?
Shepherd has two syllables.
How do you divide shepherd into syllables?
Shepherd divides as shep-herd.
Which syllable is stressed in shepherd?
The first syllable (SHEP-herd).

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