How to pronounce hemp
Say it like HEMP. Hemp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HEMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hemp
American and British speakers say hemp in essentially the same way: /hɛmp/ in the US and /hɛmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEMP.
What does hemp mean?
- A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.
- Various products of this plant, including fibers and the drug cannabis.
Where does hemp come from?
Inherited from Middle English hemp, from Old English henep, from Proto-West Germanic *hanapi, from Proto-Germanic *hanapiz.
Words that rhyme with hemp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hemp.
Questions about saying hemp
How do you pronounce hemp?
Say HEMP. The American pronunciation is /hɛmp/. In British English it is /hɛmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemp?
Hemp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HEMP.
Do Americans and Brits say hemp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛmp/ and the British form is /hɛmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.