How to Pronounce Sheriff

To pronounce "sheriff", say SHER-iff — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɛɹəf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃɛɹəf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sheriff”

"sheriff" has 2 syllables: sher-iff. It rhymes with seraph and teraph, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sherriff — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sheriff mean?

noun

  1. (except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
  2. A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.

verb

  1. To carry out the duties of a sheriff

Words that rhyme with sheriff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seraphteraphtariffseriphceriphserifsherifsherriffcherif

Related words

bailiffmayormarshallawmanofficerdeputydeputemarshall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheriff"?▾

"Sheriff" has 2 syllables: sher · iff.

What is the IPA transcription of "sheriff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sheriff" is /ˈʃɛɹəf/.

What does "sheriff" mean?▾

Sheriff: (except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.

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