To pronounce "heroine", say HER-oin-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
heroine
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/ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/
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"heroine" has 3 syllables: her-oin-e. It rhymes with heroin, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: heroin — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Heroine" has 3 syllables: her · oin · e.
The IPA transcription of "heroine" is /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/.
Heroine: A female hero.
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