How to pronounce heraldry
Say it like HER-ul-dree. Heraldry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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- HER
- ul
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heraldry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heraldry
American and British speakers say heraldry in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛrəldri/ in the US and /ˈhɛrəldri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HER-ul-dree.
What does heraldry mean?
- The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.“Rouge Dragon Pursuivant is a specialist in heraldry at the College of Arms.”
- An armorial ensign along with its history and description.
- Pageantry.“Onlookers were impressed by the rich and colorful heraldry.”
Where does heraldry come from?
From herald + -ry. First attested in 1572.
Questions about saying heraldry
How do you pronounce heraldry?
Say HER-ul-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrəldri/. In British English it is /ˈhɛrəldri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heraldry?
Heraldry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · ul · dree.
Do Americans and Brits say heraldry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛrəldri/ and the British form is /ˈhɛrəldri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.