How to pronounce heister
Say it like HY-ster. Heister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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US American/ˈhaɪstɚ/HY-ster
UK British/ˈhaɪstə/HY-stuh
- HY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heister 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of heister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-stuh.
What does heister mean?
noun
- A thief or burglar.
Where does heister come from?
From heist + -er.
Questions about saying heister
How do you pronounce heister?
Say HY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heister?
Heister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ster.
Is heister 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 /ˈhaɪstə/ (HY-stuh).