How to Pronounce sherbet

Language: English (from Turkish/Arabic)   IPA: /ˈʃɜːrbɪt/

Pronunciation explanation

SHER-bit. Two syllables. The common mispronunciation is "SHER-bert" (adding an R before the T). There is no second R in sherbet.

Practice tip

SHER-bit. Not "sher-BERT". There is no R before the T.

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