Sheep: how to say it, spell it and use it
sheep
/ʃiːp/
Short answer
The English word sheep is pronounced /ʃiːp/. It is spelled S-H-E-E-P and has 5 letters. With a or an: a sheep. The plural is sheep.
Example sentence
The sheep has soft wool.
Same word for one or many: one sheep, two sheep.
Key facts
- English
- sheep
- Pronunciation
- /ʃiːp/
- With a or an
- a sheep
- Plural
- sheep
- Spelling
- S-H-E-E-P
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce sheep?
Sheep is pronounced /ʃiːp/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell sheep?
Sheep is spelled S-H-E-E-P. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of sheep?
The plural of sheep is sheep.
Do you say a or an before sheep?
Say a sheep.
How do you use sheep in a sentence?
For example: The sheep has soft wool.
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