How to Pronounce “herbivore”

American (US)

/ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/

British (UK)

/ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/

noun — An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “herbivore” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “herbivore” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "herbivore" mean?

herbivore (noun): An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

How do you pronounce "herbivore" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/. British English: /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "herbivore"?

/ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ in American English, /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "herbivore"?

“herbivore” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.