How to pronounce herbaceous
Say it like hur-BAY-shus. Herbaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- hur
- BAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of herbaceous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: huh-BAY-shus.
What does herbaceous mean?
- Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.
- Not woody in flavor.“The sommelier noted strong herbaceous notes of thyme and lemongrass in the sauvignon blanc.”
- Feeding on herbs and soft plants.
Where does herbaceous come from?
Borrowed from Latin herbāceus (“grassy”).
Words that rhyme with herbaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herbaceous.
Questions about saying herbaceous
How do you pronounce herbaceous?
Say hur-BAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /hɝˈbeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /həˈbeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbaceous?
Herbaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: hur · BAY · shus.
Is herbaceous 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 /həˈbeɪʃəs/ (huh-BAY-shus).