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herb
Definition:
(nou) a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests (nou) aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
Phonetic Transcription:
hɜːb
Examples:
Pennyroyal tea is the use of an infusion made from the herb.
The root of this herb is medicinal.
A quake destroys the herb shop.
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Common mistakes of herb pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "herb" as /hɜːrb/ instead of /hɜːb/ in UK English. Tip: Remember that "herb" has only one syllable; keep the stress on the single syllable.
- Pronouncing the "h": A common mistake is to drop the "h" sound, pronouncing "herb" as /ɜːb/. This is more frequent in UK English. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" clearly, as in "h" in "hat".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "herb" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /hɜːrb/ in US English instead of /hɜːb/. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound; it should sound like the "e" in "bed".
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners sometimes add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing "herb" as /hərb/. This is incorrect in both US and UK English. Tip: Keep it simple; "herb" should have no additional sounds after the "h".
- Overemphasizing the "b": Some people may overemphasize the "b" at the end, making it sound like /hɜːrb/ instead of /hɜːb/. Tip: The "b" should be soft and quick, not drawn out.