How to pronounce hearst
Say it like HURST. Hearst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hearst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hearst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURST.
What does hearst mean?
- A hind in her second or third year.
Where does hearst come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps related to Middle English hert (“male or female deer”), whence English hart.
Words that rhyme with hearst
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hearst.
Questions about saying hearst
How do you pronounce hearst?
Say HURST. The American pronunciation is /hɝst/. In British English it is /hɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hearst?
Hearst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURST.
Is hearst pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /hɜːst/ (HURST).