How to pronounce haruspex
Say it like huh-RUHS-peks. Haruspex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHS).
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- huh
- RUHS
- peks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haruspex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- peksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of haruspex
American and British speakers say haruspex in essentially the same way: /həˈrʌspɛks/ in the US and /həˈrʌspɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RUHS-peks.
What does haruspex mean?
- A soothsayer or priest in Ancient Rome (originally Etruscan) who practiced haruspicy, divination by inspecting entrails.
Where does haruspex come from?
Borrowed from Latin haruspex.
Questions about saying haruspex
How do you pronounce haruspex?
Say huh-RUHS-peks. The American pronunciation is /həˈrʌspɛks/. In British English it is /həˈrʌspɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haruspex?
Haruspex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHS). Broken into parts: huh · RUHS · peks.
Do Americans and Brits say haruspex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈrʌspɛks/ and the British form is /həˈrʌspɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.