To pronounce "shepard", say SHEP-ard — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shepard
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SHEP-ard
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"shepard" has 2 syllables: shep-ard. It rhymes with shepherd and peppered, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: shepherd, sheperd, shephard, shepheard — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Shepard" has 2 syllables: shep · ard.
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