How to pronounce herded
Say it like HUR-did. Herded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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US American/ˈhɝdɪd/HUR-did
UK British/ˈhɜːdɪd/HUR-did
- HUR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herded 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of herded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-did.
What does herded mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of herd How to pronounce herd
Questions about saying herded
How do you pronounce herded?
Say HUR-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herded?
Herded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · did.
Is herded 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 /ˈhɜːdɪd/ (HUR-did).