How to pronounce heiferhood
Say it like HEF-er-hud. Heiferhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF).
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- HEF
- er
- hud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heiferhood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of heiferhood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEF-uh-hud.
What does heiferhood mean?
- The state or time of being a heifer.
Where does heiferhood come from?
From heifer + -hood.
Questions about saying heiferhood
How do you pronounce heiferhood?
Say HEF-er-hud. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛfərhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛfəhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heiferhood?
Heiferhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF). Broken into parts: HEF · er · hud.
Is heiferhood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛfəhʊd/ (HEF-uh-hud).