How to pronounce herbicide
Say it like HUR-bih-syde. Herbicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- bih
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbicide 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of herbicide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-bih-syde.
What does herbicide mean?
- A substance used to kill plants.
Where does herbicide come from?
From herb + -icide.
Questions about saying herbicide
How do you pronounce herbicide?
Say HUR-bih-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝbɪsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːbɪsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbicide?
Herbicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · bih · syde.
Is herbicide 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 /ˈhɜːbɪsaɪd/ (HUR-bih-syde).