How to pronounce heist
Say it like HYST. Heist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of heist
American and British speakers say heist in essentially the same way: /haɪst/ in the US and /haɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYST.
What does heist mean?
- To steal, rob, or hold up (something).
- A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.
- A fiction genre in which a heist is central to the plot; a work in such a genre.
Where does heist come from?
Probably pronunciation variation of hoist.
Words that rhyme with heist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heist.
Questions about saying heist
How do you pronounce heist?
Say HYST. The American pronunciation is /haɪst/. In British English it is /haɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heist?
Heist is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HYST.
Do Americans and Brits say heist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪst/ and the British form is /haɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.