How to Pronounce Herbal

To pronounce "herbal", say HERB-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɜːbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɜːbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “herbal”

"herbal" has 2 syllables: herb-al. It rhymes with burble and verbal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: herbel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does herbal mean?

noun

  1. A manual of herbs and their medical uses
  2. An herbal supplement

adjective

  1. Made from or with herbs.

    “Herbal tea has a nice aroma and is good for a stuffy head.”

  2. Made from natural herbs specifically as opposed to from synthetic materials.

    “People think herbal supplements are safer because they are natural.”

Words that rhyme with herbal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

burbleverbalnonverbalherbelkerbelverblezirbel

Related words

vegetableherbaceousgrasschrysanthemummedicinalbathnaturalherbs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "herbal"?▾

"Herbal" has 2 syllables: herb · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "herbal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "herbal" is /ˈhɜːbəl/.

What does "herbal" mean?▾

Herbal: A manual of herbs and their medical uses

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