How to pronounce herbarium
Say it like hur-BER-ee-um. Herbarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BER).
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- hur
- BER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbarium 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.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of herbarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hur-BAIR-ree-um.
What does herbarium mean?
- A collection of dried plants or parts of plants.
- A building or institution where such a collection is kept.
Where does herbarium come from?
From Latin herbārium.
Words that rhyme with herbarium
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Questions about saying herbarium
How do you pronounce herbarium?
Say hur-BER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /hɝˈbɛriəm/. In British English it is /hɜːˈbɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbarium?
Herbarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BER). Broken into parts: hur · BER · ee · um.
Is herbarium 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 /hɜːˈbɛəriəm/ (hur-BAIR-ree-um).