How to pronounce heiti
Say it like HAY-tee. Heiti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heiti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heiti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAY-tee.
What does heiti mean?
- A synonym used in Old Norse poetry in place of the normal word for something; a poetic epithet.
Where does heiti come from?
From Icelandic heiti, from Old Norse heiti, from Old Norse heita (“to be named”), from Proto-Germanic *haitaną (“to call, name, order”).
Words that rhyme with heiti
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Questions about saying heiti
How do you pronounce heiti?
Say HAY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪti/. In British English it is /ˈheɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heiti?
Heiti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · tee.
Is heiti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈheɪti/ (HAY-tee).