How to pronounce herbalist
Say it like HUR-buh-lust. Herbalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- buh
- lust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbalist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of herbalist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-buh-list.
What does herbalist mean?
- A person who treats diseases by means of medicinal herbs.
Where does herbalist come from?
From herbal + -ist.
Questions about saying herbalist
How do you pronounce herbalist?
Say HUR-buh-lust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝbələst/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːbəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbalist?
Herbalist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · buh · lust.
Is herbalist 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 /ˈhɜːbəlɪst/ (HUR-buh-list).