How to pronounce heron
Say it like HER-un. Heron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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- HER
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heron 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heron
American and British speakers say heron in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛrən/ in the US and /ˈhɛrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HER-un.
What does heron mean?
- Any long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family Ardeidae.
Where does heron come from?
From Middle English heron, heroun, heiron, from Anglo-Norman heiron, from Medieval Latin hairō, from Frankish and Proto-West Germanic *hraigrō, from Proto-Germanic *haigrô (compare Swedish häger and Danish hejre), dissimilation of *hraigrô
Questions about saying heron
How do you pronounce heron?
Say HER-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heron?
Heron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · un.
Do Americans and Brits say heron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛrən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.