How to pronounce hebetic
Say it like hih-BET-ik. Hebetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET).
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- hih
- BET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hebetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hebetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hih-BET-ik.
What does hebetic mean?
- Of or related to youth or to puberty.
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Words that rhyme with hebetic
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Questions about saying hebetic
How do you pronounce hebetic?
Say hih-BET-ik. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈbɛtɪk/. In British English it is /hɪˈbɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hebetic?
Hebetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET). Broken into parts: hih · BET · ik.
Is hebetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /hɪˈbɛtɪk/ (hih-BET-ik).