How to pronounce haruspicy
Say it like huh-RUHS-pih-see. Haruspicy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHS).
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- huh
- RUHS
- pih
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haruspicy 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of haruspicy
American and British speakers say haruspicy in essentially the same way: /həˈrʌspɪsi/ in the US and /həˈrʌspɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RUHS-pih-see.
What does haruspicy mean?
- Divination by use of animal entrails, usually the victims of sacrifice.
Where does haruspicy come from?
From Latin haruspicium, from haruspex (“diviner of entrails”) + -ium (forming abstract nouns).
Questions about saying haruspicy
How do you pronounce haruspicy?
Say huh-RUHS-pih-see. The American pronunciation is /həˈrʌspɪsi/. In British English it is /həˈrʌspɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haruspicy?
Haruspicy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHS). Broken into parts: huh · RUHS · pih · see.
Do Americans and Brits say haruspicy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈrʌspɪsi/ and the British form is /həˈrʌspɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.