sheriff
How many syllables in sheriff?
There are 2 syllables in the word sheriff.How to pronounce sheriff:
Synonyms for sheriff:
captain
constable
cop
copper
detective
dick
gendarme
gumshoe
hawkshaw
inspector
investigator
law officer
lawman
lieutenant
marshal
marshall
officer
patrolman
peace officer
plainclothesman
police
police force
police officer
policeman
policewoman
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Syllable Fun Fact
Light syllables, having short vowels and no ending consonant, often occur in unstressed positions in polysyllabic words.
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