How to pronounce herbary
Say it like HUR-buh-ree. Herbary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- buh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbary 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of herbary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-buh-ree.
What does herbary mean?
- A garden of herbs; a cottage garden.
Questions about saying herbary
How do you pronounce herbary?
Say HUR-buh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝbəri/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbary?
Herbary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · buh · ree.
Is herbary 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 /ˈhɜːbəri/ (HUR-buh-ree).