To pronounce "sherriff", say SHERR-iff — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sherriff
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SHERR-iff
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"sherriff" has 2 syllables: sherr-iff. It rhymes with seraph and teraph, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sheriff — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sherriff" has 2 syllables: sherr · iff.
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