How to pronounce Hershey
Say it like HUR-shee. Hershey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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US American/ˈhɝʃi/HUR-shee
UK British/ˈhɜːʃi/HUR-shee
- HUR
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hershey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Hershey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-shee.
What does Hershey mean?
noun
- United States confectioner and philanthropist who created the model industrial town of Hershey, Pennsylvania; founded an industrial school for orphan boys (1857-1945)
- an industrial town to the east of Harrisburg
Questions about saying Hershey
How do you pronounce Hershey?
Say HUR-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝʃi/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hershey?
Hershey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · shee.
Is Hershey 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 /ˈhɜːʃi/ (HUR-shee).