How to Pronounce "sheriff"
word
/ˈʃɛɹəf/, /ˈʃɛɹɪf/
SHE-ruhf, SHE-rif
/ʃˈɛɹɪf/
SHE-rif
Definition
A sheriff is an elected or appointed official responsible for enforcing the law, usually in a county or region, especially in the United States. In some countries, it may have slightly different duties.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɛɹəf/, /ˈʃɛɹɪf/
British English
/ʃˈɛɹɪf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHE-ruhf, SHE-rif
UK
SHE-rif
Listen in Context
The sheriff wears a badge on his shirt.
The sheriff arrested the thief.
People in the town trust the sheriff.
The new sheriff is trying to clean up this county.