English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Heron Pronunciation
Heron is pronounced HE-ruhn, IPA /ˈhɛrən/.
HE-ruhn
US /ˈhɛrən/ · UK /ˈhɛrən/
Syllables: HE · ruhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A tall wading bird with long legs, a long neck and a dagger shaped bill.
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Heron in a Sentence
- A heron stood motionless at the edge of the pond.
- The heron took three of the koi before the netting went up.
- We watched a heron lift off over the reeds.
Common Mispronunciations of Heron
Not HEE-ruhn
The first vowel is the short e of bet. The single r in the spelling suggests a long vowel, but this word keeps it short.
Not huh-RON
The weight is on the first syllable, and the second is reduced almost to nothing.
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