How to pronounce hereditament
Say it like hih-RED-ih-tuh-munt. Hereditament has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RED).
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- hih
- RED
- ih
- tuh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hereditament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REDSay 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hereditament
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hih-RED-ih-tuh-munt.
What does hereditament mean?
- Property which can be inherited.
- Inheritance; the act of inheriting.
Where does hereditament come from?
Inherited from Middle English hereditament, from Anglo-Norman hereditament or its etymon Medieval Latin hērēditāmentum, from Late Latin hērēditō (“to inherit”), from hērēs (“heir”).
Questions about saying hereditament
How do you pronounce hereditament?
Say hih-RED-ih-tuh-munt. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈrɛdɪtəmənt/. In British English it is /hɪˈrɛdɪtəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hereditament?
Hereditament has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RED). Broken into parts: hih · RED · ih · tuh · munt.
Is hereditament pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /hɪˈrɛdɪtəmənt/ (hih-RED-ih-tuh-munt).