How to pronounce hereof
Say it like hih-RUHV. Hereof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHV).
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- hih
- RUHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hereof 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.
- RUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hereof
American and British speakers say hereof in essentially the same way: /hɪˈrʌv/ in the US and /hɪəˈrɒv/ in the UK.
British respelling: heer-ROV.
What does hereof mean?
- Of this; concerning this.
- From or as a result of this.
Where does hereof come from?
From Middle English hereof, herof, heroffe, her-of, her of, from Old English hērof.
Words that rhyme with hereof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hereof.
Questions about saying hereof
How do you pronounce hereof?
Say hih-RUHV. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈrʌv/. In British English it is /hɪəˈrɒv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hereof?
Hereof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHV). Broken into parts: hih · RUHV.
Do Americans and Brits say hereof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪˈrʌv/ and the British form is /hɪəˈrɒv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.