How to pronounce hern
Say it like HURN. Hern is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURN.
What does hern mean?
- Hers; her own.
Where does hern come from?
From Middle English hiren, hirne, from the same source as her.
Words that rhyme with hern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hern.
Questions about saying hern
How do you pronounce hern?
Say HURN. The American pronunciation is /hɝn/. In British English it is /hɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hern?
Hern is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURN.
Is hern 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 /hɜːn/ (HURN).