American English

How to pronounce herbal

adjectiveB1
ERbl

/ˈɚ.bl̩/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Made from herbs or related to the use of herbs, especially in drinks, medicines, and treatments.

What to listen for

In American English, herbal is usually pronounced /ˈɚ.bl̩/, but some speakers also pronounce it /ˈhɚ.bl̩/ with an h sound.

Usual American pronunciation/ˈɚ.bl̩/
Alternate American pronunciation/ˈhɚ.bl̩/
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Meanings & examples

adjective

Made from herbs or related to the use of herbs, especially in drinks, medicines, and treatments.

I drink herbal tea before bed.

She prefers herbal medicine for minor health problems.

Common phrases & grammar

herbal tea · herbal medicine · herbal remedy · herbal supplement

herbal + noun

be + herbal

Useful expressions

herbal tea

a hot drink made from herbs or other plants, not usually from tea leaves

This herbal tea contains peppermint.

herbal medicine

medicine made from plants or herbs

He uses herbal medicine for his cold.

herbal remedy

a treatment made from herbs or plants

The herbal remedy helped her sleep.

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