her

How to Split "her" into Syllables

The word her is divided into 1 syllables: her. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• her — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of her:

• IPA: /ˈhɜː/

📖 Definitions

1. The form of she used after a preposition, as the object of a verb, or (colloquial) as a subject with a conjunction; that woman, that ship, etc, or (dialect) as a subject without a conjunction.
2. Give it to her (after preposition)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English here, hir, hire, from Old English hire (“her”), from Proto-Germanic *hezōi (dative and genitive singular of *hijō). Cognate with North Frisian hör, Saterland Frisian hier, hiere (“her”), West Frisian har (“her”), Dutch haar (“her”), German Low German hör (“her”), German ihr (“her”). From Latin ferrum. Compare Daco-Romanian fier, Spanish hierro. From Old Norse hér. From Middle Dutch her. Cognate with Old High German hera (“hither”) and likely G...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down her into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare her with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
her	1	her
Herrera	3	her-re-ra
hearer	2	hear-er
Harare	3	ha-ra-re
hooray	2	hoo-ray

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to her:

Hera, herb, herd, here, hero, Herr, Herod, heron.