How to pronounce hers
Say it like HURZ. Hers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURZ.
What does hers mean?
- That or those belonging to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.“That handbag is hers. These gloves are also hers.”
- Her house or home.“Let's go over to hers.”
- plural of her How to pronounce her
Where does hers come from?
From Middle English hires, heres, hers, attested since the 1300s.
Words that rhyme with hers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hers.
Questions about saying hers
How do you pronounce hers?
Say HURZ. The American pronunciation is /hɝz/. In British English it is /hɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hers?
Hers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURZ.
Is hers 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 /hɜːz/ (HURZ).