How to pronounce herbivory
Say it like her-BIV-uh-ree. Herbivory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIV).
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- her
- BIV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herbivory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- herKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of herbivory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: huh-BIV-uh-ree.
What does herbivory mean?
- The consumption of living plant tissue by animals.
Where does herbivory come from?
From herbivore + -y.
Words that rhyme with herbivory
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Questions about saying herbivory
How do you pronounce herbivory?
Say her-BIV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /hɚˈbɪvəri/. In British English it is /həˈbɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herbivory?
Herbivory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIV). Broken into parts: her · BIV · uh · ree.
Is herbivory 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 /həˈbɪvəri/ (huh-BIV-uh-ree).