Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce shepherd

SHEP-erd (US) or SHEP-uhd (UK); two syllables; the middle 'h' is silent

US/ˈʃɛpɚd/

ʃɛpɚd

UK/ˈʃɛpəd/

ʃɛpəd

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What “shepherd” means

A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.

In a sentence

  • A shepherd tends a flock of sheep and guides them to pasture.
  • A shepherd's duties include watching over the livestock and keeping them safe from predators.

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