How to pronounce herdsmen
Say it like HURDZ-min. Herdsmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HURDZ).
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US American/ˈhɝdzmɪn/HURDZ-min
UK British/ˈhɜːdzmɪn/HURDZ-min
- HURDZ
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herdsmen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of herdsmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURDZ-min.
What does herdsmen mean?
noun
- plural of herdsman
Questions about saying herdsmen
How do you pronounce herdsmen?
Say HURDZ-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝdzmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːdzmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herdsmen?
Herdsmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HURDZ). Broken into parts: HURDZ · min.
Is herdsmen 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 /ˈhɜːdzmɪn/ (HURDZ-min).