How to Pronounce Here

To pronounce "here", say HER-e — 2 syllables, IPA /hiːɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/hiːɹ/

IPA

"here" has 2 syllables: her-e. It rhymes with seer and tier, if that helps it stick.

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

noun

(abstract) This place; this location.
“An Alzheimer patient's here may in his mind be anywhere he called home in the time he presently re-lives.”
(abstract) This time, the present situation.

adjective

Filler after a noun or demonstrative pronoun, solely for emphasis.
“John here is a rascal.”
Filler after a demonstrative pronoun but before the noun it modifies, solely for emphasis.
“This here orange is too sour.”

adverb

(location) In, on, or at this place.
“Flu season is here.”
(location) To this place; used in place of the more dated hither.
“Please come here.”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "here"?▾

"Here" has 2 syllables: her · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "here"?▾

The IPA transcription of "here" is /hiːɹ/.

What does "here" mean?▾

Here: (abstract) This place; this location.

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