Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hereon

/hɪɹˈɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.78 in modern English

Syllables: here-on
IPA: /hɪɹˈɑn/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

On this place.

adv

To this place.

adv

On this subject or basis.

adv

Example Sentences

"To the right of the brink of the precipice, and far over it, projects a narrow ledge. The test of legitimacy in the Ohonoo monarchs is to stand hereon, arms folded, and javelins darting by."
"[I] of my own free will and accord, do hereby, here at and hereon, solemnly swear that I will always heel, conceal and never improperly reveal any of the secrets or mysteries of, or belonging to [the Masons]."

Etymology

From Old English hēron, equivalent to here + on.

Origin

Source language: Old English

Word Breakdown

Root: hēron

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /hɪɹˈɑn/
British English: /hɪəɹˈɒn/

Phrases

hereon out 1. Scottish2. from Middle English mid3. old dialectal form

Frequently Paired Words

— henceafter henceforth henceforward henceforwards hencefrom hereabout hereabouts

Rhymes With

on one time on got it going on john son won gone upon build on none sir john

Questions

How do you pronounce hereon?: The recorded pronunciation is /hɪɹˈɑn/.
What does hereon mean?: On this place.
Where does hereon come from?: It is traced to Old English.

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