How to Pronounce Herbivory

To pronounce "herbivory", say HERB-iv-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /həˈbɪvəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/həˈbɪvəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “herbivory

"herbivory" has 3 syllables: herb-iv-ory.

What does herbivory mean?

noun

  1. The consumption of living plant tissue by animals.

    2009, J. Wiebe and E. Mouton, Nutria Harvest and Distribution 2008-2009 and a Survey of Nutria Herbivory Damage in Coastal Louisiana in 2009

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How many syllables are in "herbivory"?

"Herbivory" has 3 syllables: herb · iv · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "herbivory"?

The IPA transcription of "herbivory" is /həˈbɪvəɹi/.

What does "herbivory" mean?

Herbivory: The consumption of living plant tissue by animals.

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