How to pronounce herds
Say it like HURDZ. Herds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of herds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURDZ.
What does herds mean?
- plural of herd How to pronounce herd
- third-person singular simple present indicative of herd How to pronounce herd
Words that rhyme with herds
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Questions about saying herds
How do you pronounce herds?
Say HURDZ. The American pronunciation is /hɝdz/. In British English it is /hɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herds?
Herds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURDZ.
Is herds 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 /hɜːdz/ (HURDZ).