How to pronounce hellebore
Say it like HEL-ih-bor. Hellebore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- ih
- bor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hellebore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- borKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hellebore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEL-ih-baw.
What does hellebore mean?
- Any of the common garden flowering plants of the genus Helleborus, in family Ranunculaceae, having supposed medicinal properties.
- A toxic extract of certain false hellebores (Veratrum album or Veratrum viride), formerly used as a pesticide.
Questions about saying hellebore
How do you pronounce hellebore?
Say HEL-ih-bor. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlɪbɔr/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hellebore?
Hellebore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · ih · bor.
Is hellebore 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 /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ (HEL-ih-baw).