How to Pronounce Sherpa

To pronounce "sherpa", say SHERP-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɜː(ɹ)pə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃɜː(ɹ)pə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sherpa”

"sherpa" has 2 syllables: sherp-a. It rhymes with verpa, if that helps it stick.

What does sherpa mean?

noun

  1. A mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Sherpa people so employed.
  2. An expert sent by a country’s leader to a summit meeting.

verb

  1. To serve as a guide or porter for another.

Words that rhyme with sherpa

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

verpa

Related words

himalayannepalesenepalipashtunnepaulesenepalianbhutanesedrukpa

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sherpa"?▾

"Sherpa" has 2 syllables: sherp · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "sherpa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sherpa" is /ˈʃɜː(ɹ)pə/.

What does "sherpa" mean?▾

Sherpa: A mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Sherpa people so employed.

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