How to pronounce heliolatry
Say it like hee-lee-OL-uh-tree. Heliolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- hee
- lee
- OL
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heliolatry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heliolatry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hee-lee-OL-uh-tree.
What does heliolatry mean?
- The worship of the sun as an actual religion or mythos.
- Sunbathing.
Where does heliolatry come from?
From helio- + -latry.
Words that rhyme with heliolatry
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Questions about saying heliolatry
How do you pronounce heliolatry?
Say hee-lee-OL-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiliˈɑlətri/. In British English it is /ˌhiːliˈɒlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heliolatry?
Heliolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: hee · lee · OL · uh · tree.
Is heliolatry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhiːliˈɒlətri/ (hee-lee-OL-uh-tree).