How to pronounce herbal
Say it like UR-bul. Herbal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of herbal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-bul.
What does herbal mean?
- A manual of herbs and their medical uses.
- An herbal supplement.
- Made from or with herbs.“Herbal tea has a nice aroma and is good for a stuffy head.”
- Made from natural herbs specifically as opposed to from synthetic materials.“a herbal remedy for back-ache”
Where does herbal come from?
Borrowed from Old French herbal.
Words that rhyme with herbal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herbal.
Questions about saying herbal
How do you pronounce herbal?
Say UR-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝbəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbal?
Herbal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · bul.
Is herbal 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 /ˈhɜːbəl/ (HUR-bul).