How to Pronounce Sheet

To pronounce "sheet", say SHEET — one syllable, IPA /ʃiːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ʃiːt/

IPA

"sheet" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.

noun

A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
“Use the sheets in the hall closet to make the bed.”
A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc.
“A sheet of paper measuring eight and one-half inches wide by eleven inches high is a popular item in commerce.”

verb

To cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material.
“Remember to sheet the floor before you start painting.”
To form into sheets.

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "sheet"?▾

"Sheet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sheet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sheet" is /ʃiːt/.

What does "sheet" mean?▾

Sheet: A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.

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