How do you pronounce "sheriff"?

In American English: /ˈʃɛrəf/ (SHEHR-uhf). In British English: /ʃˈɛɹɪf/ (SH-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɛrəf/ (SHEHR-uhf). In Australian English: /ʃˈɛɹɪf/ (SH-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɛrəf/ (SHEHR-uhf), while in British English it's /ʃˈɛɹɪf/ (SH-ehr).

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sheriff

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/ˈʃɛrəf/

SHEHR-uhf

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɛrsher·əfiff

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