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What does herne bay mean?
A coastal town in Canterbury district, northern Kent, England (OS grid ref TR1768).
Where does herne bay come from?
From Herne, a neighbouring village in Kent.

How to pronounce herne bay

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “herne bay”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “herne bay” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.