How to pronounce husbandry
Say it like HUHZ-bun-dree. Husbandry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHZ).
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- HUHZ
- bun
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Husbandry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of husbandry
American and British speakers say husbandry in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌzbəndri/ in the US and /ˈhʌzbəndri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHZ-bun-dree.
What does husbandry mean?
- The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer; the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock; agriculture.
- The prudent management or conservation of resources.
- Administration or management of day-to-day matters.
Where does husbandry come from?
From Middle English hus-bō̆ndrī, hus-bō̆ndrīe, husbanderi, husbonderie, housbondrye, housebondrie (“household management, housekeeping; household duties; economy, skilful management, thrift; farm management, agriculture, farming; cultivatio
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Questions about saying husbandry
How do you pronounce husbandry?
Say HUHZ-bun-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌzbəndri/. In British English it is /ˈhʌzbəndri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in husbandry?
Husbandry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHZ). Broken into parts: HUHZ · bun · dree.
Do Americans and Brits say husbandry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌzbəndri/ and the British form is /ˈhʌzbəndri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.