How to pronounce herbivore
Say it like HUR-bih-vor. Herbivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- bih
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbivore 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.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of herbivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-bih-vaw.
What does herbivore mean?
- An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.
Where does herbivore come from?
From French herbivore, from Latin herbivorus.
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Questions about saying herbivore
How do you pronounce herbivore?
Say HUR-bih-vor. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝbɪvɔr/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbivore?
Herbivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · bih · vor.
Is herbivore 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 /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː/ (HUR-bih-vaw).