How to pronounce heresiarch
Say it like huh-REE-zee-ark. Heresiarch has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- huh
- REE
- zee
- ark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heresiarch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- arkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of heresiarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: heh-REE-zih-ahk.
What does heresiarch mean?
- The founder of a heresy, or a major ecclesiastical proponent of such a heresy.
Questions about saying heresiarch
How do you pronounce heresiarch?
Say huh-REE-zee-ark. The American pronunciation is /həˈriziɑrk/. In British English it is /hɛˈriːzɪɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heresiarch?
Heresiarch has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: huh · REE · zee · ark.
Is heresiarch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /hɛˈriːzɪɑːk/ (heh-REE-zih-ahk).