How many syllables in sheriff?

Syllables in sheriff

2

sher·iff

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

How to say sheriff

Said as /ˈʃɛɹəf/2 syllables, SHER-iff · DUM-da
Said as /ˈʃɛɹɪf/2 syllables, SHER-iff · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say sheriff slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sher, iff. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with sheriff

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Questions

How many syllables are in sheriff?
Sheriff has two syllables.
How do you divide sheriff into syllables?
Sheriff divides as sher-iff.
Which syllable is stressed in sheriff?
The first syllable (SHER-iff).

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