Learn How to Pronounce herod
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
herod
Definition:
(nou) king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
Learn more about:herod
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: herod
Learn Individual Sounds
Break herod down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say herod in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say herod in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with herod.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of herod pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "he-ROD" instead of the correct "HER-od". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as "ˈhɛrəd".
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "herod" with a long "e" sound, saying "hee-rod". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "e" sound as in "bed", represented by "ɛ" in IPA.
- Final consonant mispronunciation: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "d" at the end, pronouncing it as "her-ODD". Tip: Keep the final "d" soft and quick, as in "ˈhɛrəd".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners may confuse the "o" sound in "herod" with a diphthong, saying "her-owd". Tip: Stick to the simple "ə" sound, noted in IPA as "ˈhɛrəd".
- Missing syllable: A frequent error is to pronounce "herod" as a single syllable, "herd". Tip: Ensure you articulate both syllables clearly, as in "ˈhɛrəd".