How to pronounce hackneyed
Say it like HAK-need. Hackneyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK).
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- HAK
- need
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hackneyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- needKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hackneyed
American and British speakers say hackneyed in essentially the same way: /ˈhæknid/ in the US and /ˈhæknid/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAK-need.
What does hackneyed mean?
- Repeated too often.“The sermon was full of hackneyed phrases and platitudes.”
- Let out for hire.
- simple past and past participle of hackney How to pronounce hackney
Where does hackneyed come from?
From hackney + -ed. Most likely from the fact that hackney carriages have been used so much, that they are extremely commonplace now.
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Questions about saying hackneyed
How do you pronounce hackneyed?
Say HAK-need. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæknid/. In British English it is /ˈhæknid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hackneyed?
Hackneyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK). Broken into parts: HAK · need.
Do Americans and Brits say hackneyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæknid/ and the British form is /ˈhæknid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.