How to pronounce heroine
Say it like HER-oh-un. Heroine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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- HER
- oh
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heroine 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heroine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HER-oh-in.
What does heroine mean?
- the main good female character in a work of fiction
- a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds
Words that rhyme with heroine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heroine.
Words that sound like heroine
Questions about saying heroine
How do you pronounce heroine?
Say HER-oh-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛroʊən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛrəʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heroine?
Heroine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · oh · un.
Is heroine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɛrəʊɪn/ (HER-oh-in).
What words sound the same as heroine?
Heroine sounds the same as heroin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.