How to Pronounce "hellebore"
word
ˈhɛlɪbɔː
HEL-ih-bor
hˈɛlɪbˌɔː
HEL-ih-baw
Definition
A hellebore is a type of plant with leathery leaves and usually pale flowers, often grown in gardens for its beauty but some species are poisonous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛlɪbɔː
British English
hˈɛlɪbˌɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEL-ih-bor
UK
HEL-ih-baw
Listen in Context
Hellebore blooms in early spring.
Some types of hellebore are poisonous.
Gardeners love planting hellebore for its pretty flowers.
Did you know hellebore can flower even when there's still snow on the ground?