To pronounce "herod", say HER-od — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
herod
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"herod" has 2 syllables: her-od. It rhymes with arid and sparid, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: harrod, herrod — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Herod" has 2 syllables: her · od.
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