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How to pronounce 'heard' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "heard" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "heard"

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Simple pronunciation
herd
IPA transcription
/hɚd̚/
Word frequency
463rd

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What does "heard" mean?

  1. when a sound enters someone's ears so they know the sound

Examples of "heard" in a sentence

  • I heard a loud noise outside.
  • She heard the news from her friend.
  • We heard the birds singing happily.

How common is "heard"?

Heard is the 463rd most common word in English.

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