How to Pronounce "shepherd"
word
/ˈʃɛpɝd/
SHE-purd
/ʃˈɛpəd/
SHE-puhd
Definition
A shepherd is a person whose job is to take care of sheep, move them from place to place, and protect them. It can also be used as a verb meaning to guide or lead someone carefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɛpɝd/
British English
/ʃˈɛpəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHE-purd
UK
SHE-puhd
Listen in Context
The shepherd walks with his sheep every morning.
We saw a shepherd on the hill.
A good shepherd protects the sheep from danger.
She shepherded the new students through their first week at school.