How to Pronounce "shepherdess"
word
ˈʃɛpɚdɛs
SHEP-er-dess
ʃˈɛpədˌɛs
SHEP-uh-dess
Definition
A shepherdess is a woman whose job is to take care of sheep, often guiding them and protecting them from danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛpɚdɛs
British English
ʃˈɛpədˌɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHEP-er-dess
UK
SHEP-uh-dess
Listen in Context
The shepherdess takes care of many sheep.
A shepherdess walks in the field with her sheep.
The story is about a brave shepherdess.
In old paintings, you often see a shepherdess surrounded by sheep and flowers.