How to pronounce hectacre
Say it like HEK-tay-ker. Hectacre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- tay
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hectacre 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.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hectacre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEK-tay-kuh.
What does hectacre mean?
- One hundred acres.
Where does hectacre come from?
From hect- + acre.
Questions about saying hectacre
How do you pronounce hectacre?
Say HEK-tay-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛkteɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈhɛkteɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hectacre?
Hectacre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · tay · ker.
Is hectacre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛkteɪkə/ (HEK-tay-kuh).