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How to pronounce:
sheep
Definition:
(nou) woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat (nou) a timid defenseless simpleton who is readily preyed upon (nou) a docile and vulnerable person who would rather follow than make an independent decision
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃiːp
Examples:
Separate the sheep from the goats.
He was interested in the breeding of purebred sheep and cattle.
The main industries of the area are sheep and beef cattle.
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Common mistakes of sheep pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sheep" with a short vowel sound like in "ship" (/ʃɪp/). Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound in "sheep" (/ʃiːp/).
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, as in "SHEEP" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "sheep" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is naturally on the whole word.
- Confusing "sheep" with "ship": Some speakers may interchange "sheep" with "ship" due to similar sounds. Tip: Practice distinguishing the long "ee" in "sheep" (/ʃiːp/) from the short "i" in "ship" (/ʃɪp/).
- Overemphasizing the "sh" sound: Some may pronounce "sheep" with an exaggerated "sh" sound, making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "sh" sound soft and smooth, as in /ʃiːp/, without extra emphasis.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some learners mistakenly insert a vowel sound between "sh" and "ee," leading to a pronunciation like "sheepuh." Tip: Pronounce "sheep" as a single, fluid sound, focusing on the transition from "sh" to "ee" without breaks.