Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce sherbet

SHUR-but - two syllables; there is only one 'r'

US/ˈʃɝ.bət/

ʃɝbət

UK/ˈʃɜː.bət/

ʃɜːbət

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Common mistake

Often said 'SHER-bert' with an extra 'r'; there is just one - 'SHUR-but'.

What “sherbet” means

A dessert of frozen fruit juice with a dairy product such as milk added; a sorbet with dairy ingredients.

An effervescent powder made of bicarbonate of soda, sugar and flavourings, intended to be eaten alone or mixed with water to make a drink.

In a sentence

  • We finished the meal with a scoop of tangy lemon sherbet.
  • A fizzy sherbet powder with citrus flavours can be stirred into water for a quick drink.

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