How do you pronounce "shepherd"?

In American English: /ˈʃɛpɝd/ (SHEHP-urd). In British English: /ʃˈɛpəd/ (SH-ehp). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɛpɝd/ (SHEHP-urd). In Australian English: /ʃˈɛpəd/ (SH-ehp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɛpɝd/ (SHEHP-urd), while in British English it's /ʃˈɛpəd/ (SH-ehp).

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shepherd

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/ˈʃɛpɝd/

SHEHP-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɛpshep·ɝdherd

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