How to Pronounce Hers

To pronounce "hers", say HERS — one syllable, IPA /əz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/əz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hers”

"hers" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with purrs and yours, if that helps it stick.

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

What does hers mean?

noun

  1. A female person or animal.

    “I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her.”

pronoun

  1. That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.

Synonyms

she

Words that rhyme with hers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

purrsyoursyearsconcursinfersstirsdemursentrepreneursincursconfersconnoisseursprefers

Related words

miladyshetheirsyourssylphlikegirlishspinsterishaffianced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hers"?▾

"Hers" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hers" is /əz/.

What does "hers" mean?▾

Hers: A female person or animal.

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