How to pronounce hereabout
Say it like HIR-uh-bowt. Hereabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR).
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- HIR
- uh
- bowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hereabout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIRSay 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.
- bowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hereabout
American and British speakers say hereabout in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/ in the US and /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIR-uh-bowt.
What does hereabout mean?
- Close to; nearby.“I am sure my grandmother lived hereabout.”
Where does hereabout come from?
From here + about.
Questions about saying hereabout
How do you pronounce hereabout?
Say HIR-uh-bowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hereabout?
Hereabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR). Broken into parts: HIR · uh · bowt.
Do Americans and Brits say hereabout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.