How to pronounce hebdomade
Say it like HEB-duh-mayd. Hebdomade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEB).
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- HEB
- duh
- mayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hebdomade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hebdomade
American and British speakers say hebdomade in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛbdəmeɪd/ in the US and /ˈhɛbdəmeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEB-duh-mayd.
What does hebdomade mean?
- Alternative form of hebdomad.
Questions about saying hebdomade
How do you pronounce hebdomade?
Say HEB-duh-mayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛbdəmeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛbdəmeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hebdomade?
Hebdomade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEB). Broken into parts: HEB · duh · mayd.
Do Americans and Brits say hebdomade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛbdəmeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhɛbdəmeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.