How to Pronounce Sheepishly

To pronounce "sheepishly", say SHEEP-ishly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sheepishly”

"sheepishly" has 2 syllables: sheep-ishly.

What does sheepishly mean?

adverb

  1. In a sheepish way; meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment.

Synonyms

abashedlymeeklyself-consciously

Related words

sheepilyembarrassedlyshamefacedlyabashedlybashfullymeeklywimpishlyremorsefully

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheepishly"?▾

"Sheepishly" has 2 syllables: sheep · ishly.

What is the IPA transcription of "sheepishly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sheepishly" is /ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.li/.

What does "sheepishly" mean?▾

Sheepishly: In a sheepish way; meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment.

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