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sheep

The correct spelling is sheep.

How to pronounce sheep

/ʃiːp/
noun

IPA: /ʃiːp/

Say it like: Shee-p

The correct spelling is sheep. A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.
  2. 2.A timid, shy person who is easily led by others.
  3. 3.(chiefly plural) A religious adherent, a member of a congregation or religious community (compare flock).
  4. 4.Sheepskin leather.
  5. 5.(speech recognition) A person who is easily understood by a speech recognition system; contrasted with goat.

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