How to pronounce heckled
Say it like HEK-uld. Heckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heckled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heckled
American and British speakers say heckled in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛkəld/ in the US and /ˈhɛkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEK-uld.
What does heckled mean?
- simple past and past participle of heckle How to pronounce heckle
Words that rhyme with heckled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heckled.
Questions about saying heckled
How do you pronounce heckled?
Say HEK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛkəld/. In British English it is /ˈhɛkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heckled?
Heckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say heckled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛkəld/ and the British form is /ˈhɛkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.