How to Pronounce Herbaceous

To pronounce "herbaceous", say HERB-ac-eous — 3 syllables, IPA /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “herbaceous”

"herbaceous" has 3 syllables: herb-ac-eous. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does herbaceous mean?

adjective

  1. Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.
  2. Not woody in flavor.

Antonyms

woody

Words that rhyme with herbaceous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousrapaciousmendaciousfallaciousvoraciousefficacious

Related words

nonwoodyherbalherbdaisygrassgrasslandarablenonherbaceous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "herbaceous"?▾

"Herbaceous" has 3 syllables: herb · ac · eous.

What is the IPA transcription of "herbaceous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "herbaceous" is /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/.

What does "herbaceous" mean?▾

Herbaceous: Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.

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