How to Pronounce Hereby

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hɪəˈbʌɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hereby”

"hereby" has 2 syllables: her-eby. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does hereby mean?

adverb

  1. Near this place; nearby.
  2. By this means, action or process.

    “I hereby declare you husband and wife.”

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Words that rhyme with hereby

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wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

herewithherehereinnowpresentfollowingthereforethus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hereby"?▾

"Hereby" has 2 syllables: her · eby.

What is the IPA transcription of "hereby"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hereby" is /hɪəˈbʌɪ/.

What does "hereby" mean?▾

Hereby: Near this place; nearby.

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