How to pronounce heinie
Say it like HY-nee. Heinie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heinie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heinie
American and British speakers say heinie in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪni/ in the US and /ˈhaɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-nee.
What does heinie mean?
- The buttocks.
Where does heinie come from?
From a corruption of *hindie, for *behindie (“behind, rear end, hindward parts”), equivalent to hind + -ie.
Words that rhyme with heinie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heinie.
Questions about saying heinie
How do you pronounce heinie?
Say HY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪni/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heinie?
Heinie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say heinie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪni/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.