How to pronounce herein
Say it like hih-RIN. Herein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN).
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- hih
- RIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of herein
American and British speakers say herein in essentially the same way: /hɪˈrɪn/ in the US and /ˌhɪəˈrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: heer-RIN.
What does herein mean?
- in this place or thing or document“I shall discuss the question herein”
Where does herein come from?
From Middle English here-inne, her-in, her-inne, hier-ine, from Old English hērinne, from Proto-West Germanic *hērinna, from Proto-Germanic *hē₂rinna, equivalent to here + in.
Words that rhyme with herein
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Questions about saying herein
How do you pronounce herein?
Say hih-RIN. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈrɪn/. In British English it is /ˌhɪəˈrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herein?
Herein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN). Broken into parts: hih · RIN.
Do Americans and Brits say herein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪˈrɪn/ and the British form is /ˌhɪəˈrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.