How to pronounce hecatomb
Say it like HEK-uh-tohm. Hecatomb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- uh
- tohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hecatomb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay 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.
- tohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hecatomb
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HEK-uh-toom.
What does hecatomb mean?
- A great number of animals, people, or things that are sacrificed or destroyed; any great sacrifice; also (generally), a large amount.
- To provide (someone or something) with a hecatomb.
Where does hecatomb come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hecatomb
How do you pronounce hecatomb?
Say HEK-uh-tohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛkətoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈhɛkətuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hecatomb?
Hecatomb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · uh · tohm.
Is hecatomb 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 /ˈhɛkətuːm/ (HEK-uh-toom).