How to pronounce aheap
Say it like uh-HEEP. Aheap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEEP).
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- uh
- HEEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aheap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aheap
American and British speakers say aheap in essentially the same way: /əˈhip/ in the US and /əˈhiːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-HEEP.
What does aheap mean?
- In a heap; huddled together.
Where does aheap come from?
From a- + heap.
Words that rhyme with aheap
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aheap.
Questions about saying aheap
How do you pronounce aheap?
Say uh-HEEP. The American pronunciation is /əˈhip/. In British English it is /əˈhiːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aheap?
Aheap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEEP). Broken into parts: uh · HEEP.
Do Americans and Brits say aheap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈhip/ and the British form is /əˈhiːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.