How to Pronounce Herringbone

To pronounce "herringbone", say HERR-ingb-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “herringbone”

"herringbone" has 4 syllables: herr-ingb-on-e.

What does herringbone mean?

noun

  1. A bone of a herring
  2. A zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing

verb

  1. To stitch in a herringbone pattern.
  2. To climb a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.

Related words

herring-bonehucklebonehambonehoundstoothhookharehoneycomb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "herringbone"?▾

"Herringbone" has 4 syllables: herr · ingb · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "herringbone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "herringbone" is /ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/.

What does "herringbone" mean?▾

Herringbone: A bone of a herring

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