How to pronounce herbicides
Say it like UR-buh-sydz. Herbicides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- buh
- sydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbicides 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of herbicides
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-buh-sydz.
What does herbicides mean?
- plural of herbicide How to pronounce herbicide
Questions about saying herbicides
How do you pronounce herbicides?
Say UR-buh-sydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝbəˌsaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːbəˌsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbicides?
Herbicides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · buh · sydz.
Is herbicides 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 /ˈɜːbəˌsaɪdz/ (UR-buh-sydz).