How to Pronounce Herring

To pronounce "herring", say HERR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɛɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “herring”

"herring" has 2 syllables: herr-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

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

What does herring mean?

noun

  1. A type of small, oily fish of the genus Clupea, often used as food.
  2. Fish in the family Clupeidae.

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Words that rhyme with herring

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bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairing

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "herring"?▾

"Herring" has 2 syllables: herr · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "herring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "herring" is /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/.

What does "herring" mean?▾

Herring: A type of small, oily fish of the genus Clupea, often used as food.

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