How to Pronounce Her

To pronounce "her", say HER — one syllable, IPA /ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “her”

"her" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does her mean?

noun

  1. A female person or animal.

    “I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her.”

pronoun

  1. The form of she used after a preposition or as the object of a verb; that woman, that ship, etc.

Synonyms

she

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Words that rhyme with her

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

girlhimdaughtersonsoundparticularknowshls

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "her"?▾

"Her" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "her"?▾

The IPA transcription of "her" is /ə(ɹ)/.

What does "her" mean?▾

Her: A female person or animal.

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