How to pronounce hirsel
Say it like HUR-sul. Hirsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hirsel 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hirsel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-sul.
What does hirsel mean?
- The entire stock on a farm or stock under the charge of a shepherd.“There are two full hirsels worked on the land that forms the Creag Mhòr Estate.”
Words that rhyme with hirsel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hirsel.
Questions about saying hirsel
How do you pronounce hirsel?
Say HUR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝsəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hirsel?
Hirsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · sul.
Is hirsel 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 /ˈhɜːsəl/ (HUR-sul).