How to pronounce hectare
Say it like HEK-tar. Hectare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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US American/ˈhɛkˌtɑr/HEK-tar
UK British/ˈhɛktɑː/HEK-tah
- HEK
- tar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hectare 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.
- tarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hectare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEK-tah.
What does hectare mean?
noun
- A unit of surface area (symbol ㏊) equal to 100 ares (that is, 10,000 square metres, one hundredth of a square kilometre, or approximately 2.5 acres), used for measuring the areas of geographical features such as land and bodies of water.
Questions about saying hectare
How do you pronounce hectare?
Say HEK-tar. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛkˌtɑr/. In British English it is /ˈhɛktɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hectare?
Hectare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · tar.
Is hectare 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 /ˈhɛktɑː/ (HEK-tah).