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UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhɛrɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhɛrɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(hering)

Inflections of 'herring' (n):
herring
npl
herrings
npl (Mainly used as a plural when referring to different types—e.g. "Herrings inclue the Baltic herring and the Atlantic herring.")
WordReference Collins English Usage © 2025
her
Her can be the object of a verb or preposition. You use her to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned, or whose identity is known.
They gave her the job.
I knew your mother. I was at school with her.
Pronouns
Be careful
Don't use ‘her’ as the indirect object of a sentence when you are referring to the same person as the subject. Instead use herself.
Rose bought herself a sandwich for lunch.

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