How to pronounce herl
Say it like HURL. Herl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of herl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURL.
What does herl mean?
- the fibrous shaft or barb of a feather (especially that of the ostrich or peacock) used to make artificial flies for angling
- an artificial fly made with this barb
Words that rhyme with herl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herl.
Words that sound like herl
Questions about saying herl
How do you pronounce herl?
Say HURL. The American pronunciation is /hɝl/. In British English it is /hɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herl?
Herl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURL.
Is herl 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 /hɜːl/ (HURL).
What words sound the same as herl?
Herl sounds the same as hurl in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.