lost sheep

Questions

What does lost sheep mean?

A disadvantaged or marginalized person who can be "brought back into the fold" with a little effort.

Where does lost sheep come from?

From the parable of the Lost Sheep.

How to pronounce lost sheep

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lost sheep”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “lost sheep”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “lost sheep” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.