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shepherd

How many syllables in shepherd?

  2 syllables

Divide shepherd into syllables:   shep-herd
Stressed syllable in shepherd:   shep-herd
How to pronounce shepherd:   shep-erd
How to say shepherd:

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Synonyms for shepherd


1 syllable
  • drive
  • steer
  • guide
2 syllables
  • direct
  • marshal
  • usher
  • escort
  • propel
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What rhymes with shepherd

2 syllables
  • jeopard
  • peppered
  • leopard
  • Shepard
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