How to pronounce heptathlete
Say it like HEP-tath-leet. Heptathlete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEP).
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- HEP
- tath
- leet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heptathlete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tathKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heptathlete
American and British speakers say heptathlete in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛptæθlit/ in the US and /ˈhɛptæθlit/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEP-tath-leet.
What does heptathlete mean?
- An athlete who competes in the heptathlon.
Where does heptathlete come from?
From hepta- + athlete.
Questions about saying heptathlete
How do you pronounce heptathlete?
Say HEP-tath-leet. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛptæθlit/. In British English it is /ˈhɛptæθlit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heptathlete?
Heptathlete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEP). Broken into parts: HEP · tath · leet.
Do Americans and Brits say heptathlete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛptæθlit/ and the British form is /ˈhɛptæθlit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.