How to pronounce helek
Say it like HAY-lik. Helek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Helek 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.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of helek
American and British speakers say helek in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˈheɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-lik.
What does helek mean?
- A unit of time equal to an eighteenth of a minute (3⅓ seconds)
Questions about saying helek
How do you pronounce helek?
Say HAY-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈheɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in helek?
Helek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say helek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˈheɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.