How to pronounce hemistich
Say it like HEM-ih-steesh. Hemistich has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM).
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- HEM
- ih
- steesh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemistich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- steeshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hemistich
American and British speakers say hemistich in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛmɪstiʃ/ in the US and /ˈhɛmɪstiʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEM-ih-steesh.
What does hemistich mean?
- An approximate half-line of verse, separated from another by a caesura, often for dramatic effect.
- An unfinished line of verse.
Questions about saying hemistich
How do you pronounce hemistich?
Say HEM-ih-steesh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛmɪstiʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛmɪstiʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemistich?
Hemistich has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM). Broken into parts: HEM · ih · steesh.
Do Americans and Brits say hemistich the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛmɪstiʃ/ and the British form is /ˈhɛmɪstiʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.