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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable sheep
  • 5 letters
Syllables
sheep has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ʃip/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide sheep into syllables?

sheep divides as sheep. sheep has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in sheep?

Sheep has 1 syllable (sheep).

Which syllable is stressed in sheep?

The stressed syllable in sheep is sheep. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce sheep?

/ʃip/ in American English.