How to pronounce Hibernia
Say it like hy-BUR-nee-uh. Hibernia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- hy
- BUR
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hibernia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Hibernia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-BUR-nee-uh.
What does Hibernia mean?
- Ireland (a country in northwestern Europe).
Where does Hibernia come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin Hibernia, which see.
Words that rhyme with Hibernia
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Questions about saying Hibernia
How do you pronounce Hibernia?
Say hy-BUR-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪˈbɝniə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪˈbɜːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hibernia?
Hibernia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: hy · BUR · nee · uh.
Is Hibernia 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 /ˌhaɪˈbɜːniə/ (hy-BUR-nee-uh).