How to Pronounce Sherpas

To pronounce "sherpas", say SHERP-as — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

SHERP-as

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💡 Tip for remembering “sherpas”

"sherpas" has 2 syllables: sherp-as.

What does sherpas 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.

Related words

climbersmountaineersicefallsummitingkangchenjungalhotsegasherbrumdhaulagiri

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How many syllables are in "sherpas"?▾

"Sherpas" has 2 syllables: sherp · as.

What does "sherpas" mean?▾

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

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