How to pronounce heathery
Say it like HETH-uh-ree. Heathery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HETH).
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- HETH
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heathery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heathery
American and British speakers say heathery in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛðəri/ in the US and /ˈhɛðəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HETH-uh-ree.
What does heathery mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or abundant in heather.
- Like or resembling heather.
- A place where varieties of heath are grown in a controlled environment.
Where does heathery come from?
From heather + -y.
Words that rhyme with heathery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heathery.
Questions about saying heathery
How do you pronounce heathery?
Say HETH-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛðəri/. In British English it is /ˈhɛðəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heathery?
Heathery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HETH). Broken into parts: HETH · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say heathery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛðəri/ and the British form is /ˈhɛðəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.