How to pronounce herbivorous
Say it like hur-BIV-uh-rus. Herbivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIV).
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- hur
- BIV
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbivorous 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.
- BIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of herbivorous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hur-BIV-uh-rus.
What does herbivorous mean?
- Feeding chiefly on plants.
Where does herbivorous come from?
Adapted borrowing of New Latin herbivorus + -ous, from Latin herba (“grass”) and -vorus, from vorō (“to devour”).
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Questions about saying herbivorous
How do you pronounce herbivorous?
Say hur-BIV-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /hɝˈbɪvərəs/. In British English it is /hɜːˈbɪvərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbivorous?
Herbivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIV). Broken into parts: hur · BIV · uh · rus.
Is herbivorous 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 /hɜːˈbɪvərəs/ (hur-BIV-uh-rus).