How to pronounce herbage
Say it like HER-bij. Herbage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhɚbɪdʒ/HER-bij
UK British/ˈhəbɪdʒ/HUH-bij
- HER
- bij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbage 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 "er" in butter.
- bijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of herbage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUH-bij.
What does herbage mean?
noun
- Herbs collectively.
- Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass.
- The fleshy, often edible, parts of plants.
Where does herbage come from?
From Middle English herbage, from Old French erbage, from Early Medieval Latin herbāticum, from Latin herba (“grass”).
Questions about saying herbage
How do you pronounce herbage?
Say HER-bij. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɚbɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈhəbɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbage?
Herbage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · bij.
Is herbage 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 /ˈhəbɪdʒ/ (HUH-bij).