How to pronounce hectares
Say it like HEK-tarz. Hectares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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US American/ˈhɛkˌtɑrz/HEK-tarz
UK British/ˈhɛktɑːz/HEK-tahz
- HEK
- tarz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hectares 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.
- tarzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hectares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEK-tahz.
What does hectares mean?
noun
- plural of hectare How to pronounce hectare
Questions about saying hectares
How do you pronounce hectares?
Say HEK-tarz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛkˌtɑrz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛktɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hectares?
Hectares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · tarz.
Is hectares 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 /ˈhɛktɑːz/ (HEK-tahz).