How to pronounce hectad
Say it like HEK-tad. Hectad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- tad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hectad 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.
- tadKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hectad
American and British speakers say hectad in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛktæd/ in the US and /ˈhɛktæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEK-tad.
What does hectad mean?
- A unit of land area, ten by ten (that is, a hundred) square kilometres, often used for assessing how widely distributed particular animals or plants are.
Where does hectad come from?
From hect- + -ad.
Questions about saying hectad
How do you pronounce hectad?
Say HEK-tad. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛktæd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛktæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hectad?
Hectad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · tad.
Do Americans and Brits say hectad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛktæd/ and the British form is /ˈhɛktæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.