How to Pronounce Herrings

To pronounce "herrings", say HERR-ings — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HERR-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “herrings”

"herrings" has 2 syllables: herr-ings. It rhymes with bearings and parings, if that helps it stick.

What does herrings mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with herrings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingsparingsairingsfairingsbaringsred-herrings

Related words

herringbonesardinesalewivessalmonpilchardhalibut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "herrings"?▾

"Herrings" has 2 syllables: herr · ings.

What does "herrings" mean?▾

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

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