How to pronounce hendiatris
Say it like hen-DY-tris. Hendiatris has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY).
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- hen
- DY
- tris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hendiatris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- henKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- trisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hendiatris
American and British speakers say hendiatris in essentially the same way: /hɛnˈdaɪtrɪs/ in the US and /hɛnˈdaɪtrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: hen-DY-tris.
What does hendiatris mean?
- A figure of speech or literary device in which three words are used to express one idea.
Questions about saying hendiatris
How do you pronounce hendiatris?
Say hen-DY-tris. The American pronunciation is /hɛnˈdaɪtrɪs/. In British English it is /hɛnˈdaɪtrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hendiatris?
Hendiatris has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY). Broken into parts: hen · DY · tris.
Do Americans and Brits say hendiatris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛnˈdaɪtrɪs/ and the British form is /hɛnˈdaɪtrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.