How to pronounce heptathlon
Say it like hep-TATH-lon. Heptathlon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TATH).
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US American/hɛpˈtæθlɑn/hep-TATH-lon
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- hep
- TATH
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heptathlon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does heptathlon mean?
noun
- An athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.
Where does heptathlon come from?
From hepta- + -athlon.
Questions about saying heptathlon
How do you pronounce heptathlon?
Say hep-TATH-lon. The American pronunciation is /hɛpˈtæθlɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heptathlon?
Heptathlon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TATH). Broken into parts: hep · TATH · lon.