Re: [gardeners] How do you pronounce herb?

George Shirley (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:15:51 -0500

Grannie said "yarbs", I say "herbs", don't know what everyone else calls them as
all I know say "herb".

George

Margaret Lauterbach wrote:
> 
> Okay, I need to know: what is the correct American pronunciation of
> "Herb"?  Is it "Herb" as in the man's nickname, or is it 'erb?  It makes a
> major difference in selection of indefinite articles.  Thanks, Margaret L