How to pronounce herisson
Say it like HER-ih-sun. Herisson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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US American/ˈhɛrɪsən/HER-ih-sun
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- HER
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herisson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does herisson mean?
noun
- A beam or bar armed with iron spikes, and turning on a pivot, used to block up a passage.
- A hedgehog.
Where does herisson come from?
French hérisson (“hedgehog”).
Questions about saying herisson
How do you pronounce herisson?
Say HER-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herisson?
Herisson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · ih · sun.