How to pronounce haltere
Say it like HAL-teer. Haltere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL).
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US American/ˈhæltɪr/HAL-teer
UK British/ˈhæltiə/HAL-tee-uh
- HAL
- teer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haltere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of haltere
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAL-tee-uh.
What does haltere mean?
noun
- A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.
Questions about saying haltere
How do you pronounce haltere?
Say HAL-teer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæltɪr/. In British English it is /ˈhæltiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haltere?
Haltere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAL). Broken into parts: HAL · teer.
Is haltere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈhæltiə/ (HAL-tee-uh).