How to pronounce herse
Say it like HURS. Herse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of herse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURS.
What does herse mean?
- A kind of gate or portcullis, having iron bars, like a harrow, studded with iron spikes, hung above gateways so that it may be quickly lowered to impede the advance of an enemy.
- Alternative form of hearse.
Where does herse come from?
From Middle English hierche (“type of harrow”), from Middle French herce, herse.
Words that rhyme with herse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herse.
Words that sound like herse
Questions about saying herse
How do you pronounce herse?
Say HURS. The American pronunciation is /hɝs/. In British English it is /hɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herse?
Herse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURS.
Is herse 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 /hɜːs/ (HURS).
What words sound the same as herse?
Herse sounds the same as hearse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.