How to pronounce habeas
Say it like HAB-ee-us. Habeas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
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- HAB
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habeas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of habeas
American and British speakers say habeas in essentially the same way: /ˈhæbiəs/ in the US and /ˈhæbiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAB-ee-us.
What does habeas mean?
- A habeas corpus.
Questions about saying habeas
How do you pronounce habeas?
Say HAB-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbiəs/. In British English it is /ˈhæbiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habeas?
Habeas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say habeas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæbiəs/ and the British form is /ˈhæbiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.