How do you pronounce "sheepskin"?

In American English: /ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/ (SHEEP-skin). In British English: /ʃˈiːpskɪn/ (SH-eepsk). In Canadian English: /ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/ (SHEEP-skin). In Australian English: /ʃˈiːpskɪn/ (SH-eepsk).

Is "sheepskin" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/ (SHEEP-skin), while in British English it's /ʃˈiːpskɪn/ (SH-eepsk).

How to Pronounce "sheepskin"

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sheepskin

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/ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/

SHEEP-skin

Syllable Breakdown

ʃiːpsheep·skɪnskin

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