How to pronounce herewith
Say it like HEER-with. Herewith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEER).
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- HEER
- with
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herewith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- withGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of herewith
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEER-with.
What does herewith mean?
- with this; especially, with this letter or communication
- by this means
- in this way, hereby
Where does herewith come from?
From Middle English herwith or her-with, from late Old English herwiþ.
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Questions about saying herewith
How do you pronounce herewith?
Say HEER-with. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪrˌwɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪəˌwɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herewith?
Herewith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEER). Broken into parts: HEER · with.
Is herewith 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 /ˈhɪəˌwɪθ/ (HEER-with).