How to pronounce potherb
Say it like POT-hurb. Potherb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT).
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US American/ˈpɑthɝb/POT-hurb
UK British/ˈpɒthɜːb/POT-hurb
- POT
- hurb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potherb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hurbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of potherb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POT-hurb.
What does potherb mean?
noun
- Any plant whose leaves, stems or flowers may be used as a culinary herb.
Where does potherb come from?
From pot + herb.
Questions about saying potherb
How do you pronounce potherb?
Say POT-hurb. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑthɝb/. In British English it is /ˈpɒthɜːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potherb?
Potherb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT). Broken into parts: POT · hurb.
Is potherb 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 /ˈpɒthɜːb/ (POT-hurb).