How to pronounce heathens
Say it like HEE-thunz. Heathens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- thunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heathens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heathens
American and British speakers say heathens in essentially the same way: /ˈhiðənz/ in the US and /ˈhiːðənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-thunz.
What does heathens mean?
- plural of heathen How to pronounce heathen
Questions about saying heathens
How do you pronounce heathens?
Say HEE-thunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiðənz/. In British English it is /ˈhiːðənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heathens?
Heathens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · thunz.
Do Americans and Brits say heathens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhiðənz/ and the British form is /ˈhiːðənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.