How to pronounce heliac
Say it like HEE-lee-ak. Heliac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- lee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heliac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of heliac
American and British speakers say heliac in essentially the same way: /ˈhiliæk/ in the US and /ˈhiːliæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-lee-ak.
What does heliac mean?
- Alternative form of heliacal.
- A stellarator in which the magnetic axis (and plasma) follows a helical path to form a toroidal helix rather than a simple ring shape.
Words that rhyme with heliac
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Questions about saying heliac
How do you pronounce heliac?
Say HEE-lee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiliæk/. In British English it is /ˈhiːliæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heliac?
Heliac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · lee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say heliac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhiliæk/ and the British form is /ˈhiːliæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.