How to pronounce hebetude
Say it like HEB-uh-tood. Hebetude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEB).
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- HEB
- uh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hebetude 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hebetude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HEB-uh-tyood.
What does hebetude mean?
- Mental lethargy or dullness.
Where does hebetude come from?
From Late Latin hebetūdō.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying hebetude
How do you pronounce hebetude?
Say HEB-uh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛbətud/. In British English it is /ˈhɛbətjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hebetude?
Hebetude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEB). Broken into parts: HEB · uh · tood.
Is hebetude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈhɛbətjuːd/ (HEB-uh-tyood).