How to Pronounce Sheepshead

To pronounce "sheepshead", say SHEEPSH-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

SHEEPSH-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “sheepshead”

"sheepshead" has 2 syllables: sheepsh-ead.

What does sheepshead mean?

noun

  1. A fish of the species Archosargus probatocephalus.
  2. A trick-taking card game.

Related words

sheepheadconvictfatheadbigheadfishheadslickheadalepocephalid

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How many syllables are in "sheepshead"?▾

"Sheepshead" has 2 syllables: sheepsh · ead.

What does "sheepshead" mean?▾

Sheepshead: A fish of the species Archosargus probatocephalus.

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