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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

herod

/ˈhɛɹəd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.94 in modern English

Syllables
herod
IPA
/ˈhɛɹəd/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The name of any of a number of members of the Herodian dynasty who ruled in the Roman province of Judea, most notably Herod the Great, who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents, or Herod Antipas, his son, who met Jesus during his Passion.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἡρῴδης (Hērōídēs).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhɛɹəd/
  • British English: /ˈhɛɹəd/

Derived Forms

Herodian

Phrases

out-Herod

Rhymes With

sherrod harrod herrod sherod

Questions

How do you pronounce herod?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛɹəd/.
What does herod mean?
The name of any of a number of members of the Herodian dynasty who ruled in the Roman province of Judea, most notably Herod the Great, who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents, or Herod Antipas, his son, who met Jesus during his Passion.
Where does herod come from?
From Ancient Greek Ἡρῴδης (Hērōídēs).

How to pronounce herod

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