How to pronounce heliolater
Say it like hee-lee-OL-uh-ter. Heliolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- hee
- lee
- OL
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heliolater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of heliolater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hee-lee-OL-uh-tuh.
What does heliolater mean?
- A sun-worshipper.
Where does heliolater come from?
From helio- + -later.
Questions about saying heliolater
How do you pronounce heliolater?
Say hee-lee-OL-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiliˈɑlətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌhiːliˈɒlətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heliolater?
Heliolater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: hee · lee · OL · uh · ter.
Is heliolater 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 /ˌhiːliˈɒlətə/ (hee-lee-OL-uh-tuh).