To pronounce "sherbet", say SHER-bit — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɝbət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sherbet
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/ˈʃɝbət/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ʃˈɜːbɪt/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
Break "sherbet" into 2 beats and lean on "SHERB" — that's the stressed one.
noun
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To pronounce "sherbet", say SHER-bit — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɝbət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Sherbet" has 2 syllables: sherb · et.
The IPA transcription of "sherbet" is /ˈʃɝbət/.
Sherbet: A dessert of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.
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