How to Pronounce Sherbet

To pronounce "sherbet", say SHERB-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɝbət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃɝbət/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ʃˈɜːbɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “sherbet”

Break "sherbet" into 2 beats and lean on "SHERB" — that's the stressed one.

What does sherbet mean?

noun

  1. A food of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.
  2. An effervescent powder made of bicarbonate of soda, sugar and flavourings, intended to be eaten alone or mixed with water to make a drink.

Synonyms

sharbat

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sherbet"?▾

"Sherbet" has 2 syllables: sherb · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "sherbet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sherbet" is /ˈʃɝbət/.

What does "sherbet" mean?▾

Sherbet: A food of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.

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