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herbs

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:

Leaf litter and death of herbs add humus to the soil.

The abbey cloister is a place of tranquillity, planted with fragrant herbs.

I grind the herbs with the stone.

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Common mistakes of herbs pronunciation

Silent "h": Many learners pronounce "herbs" with a pronounced "h" sound, as in "h"erbs. In American English (US), the "h" is silent, leading to the pronunciation /ɜrbz/. Tip: Remember that in US English, "herbs" starts with the vowel sound /ɜ/.
Incorrect vowel sound: Some may confuse the vowel sound in "herbs," incorrectly pronouncing it as /hɜrbz/. In UK English (UK), it is pronounced /hɜːbz/. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound; in US English, it's more relaxed.
Misplacing stress: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable, saying "herbs" as "her-BZ." However, the primary stress is on the first syllable in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "herbs" with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈhɜrbz/ (US) and /ˈhɜːbz/ (UK).
Overemphasizing the "s": Some might pronounce "herbs" with a strong "s" sound at the end, sounding like "herb-s." The correct pronunciation in US is /ɜrbz/, where the "s" is softer. Tip: Keep the "s" light and fluid to sound more natural.
Confusing with "herb": Learners sometimes mistakenly pronounce "herbs" as "herb," omitting the plural form. In both US and UK, "herbs" is plural and pronounced as /ɜrbz/ (US) and /hɜːbz/ (UK). Tip: Always remember the "s" at the end to indicate plurality.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "herbs" in American English?

In American English, "herbs" is pronounced as /hɜrbz/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "h" is pronounced, making it sound like "herbs" with a clear "h" sound at the beginning.

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "herbs" between British and American English?

Yes, in British English, "herbs" is pronounced as /hɜːbz/ with the "h" pronounced, while in American English, it is pronounced as /ɜrbz/ with the "h" also pronounced. The main difference lies in the vowel sounds used in each accent.

What syllable does the stress fall on in the word "herbs"?

The stress in "herbs" falls on the first syllable, making it pronounced as /hɜrbz/. This means you emphasize the "her" part when saying the word.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "herbs"?

A common mistake is to drop the "h" sound, pronouncing it as /ɜrbz/ instead of /hɜrbz/. It's important to keep the "h" sound clear, especially in formal contexts.