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WillowbrookWord 446 of 545 · Animals, nature and weather
How to pronounce heron
/ˈherən/ British English
HE·rən
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
HEE·ron
✓ Say
HE·rən
My tip
A short e, like in bed: HE-rən.
In a sentence
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Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: HE-rən.
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Questions
How do you pronounce heron?
In British English, heron is pronounced /ˈherən/. Say it like this: HE-rən. A short e, like in bed: HE-rən.
How many syllables are in heron?
When you say it, heron has 2 syllables: HE-rən. The strong beat is the first one, HE.
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