How to pronounce herby
Say it like HUR-bee. Herby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herby 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of herby
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-bee.
What does herby mean?
- Of or pertaining to herbs.
- Full of herbal aroma or flavor.
Where does herby come from?
From herb + -y.
Words that rhyme with herby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herby.
Questions about saying herby
How do you pronounce herby?
Say HUR-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝbi/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herby?
Herby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · bee.
Is herby 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 /ˈhɜːbi/ (HUR-bee).