How to Pronounce Sherry

To pronounce "sherry", say SHERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈʃɛri/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈʃɛri/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sherry

"sherry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cheri, sherrie, cherie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sherry mean?

noun

  1. A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, or a similar wine produced elsewhere.
  2. A variety of sherry.

    They produce several quality sherries.

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Words that rhyme with sherry

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sherry"?

"Sherry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sherry"?

The IPA transcription of "sherry" is /ˈʃɛri/.

What does "sherry" mean?

Sherry: A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, or a similar wine produced elsewhere.

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