How to pronounce heresy
Say it like HER-uh-see. Heresy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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US American/ˈhɛrəsi/HER-uh-see
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- HER
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heresy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does heresy mean?
noun
- A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
- A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.
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Questions about saying heresy
How do you pronounce heresy?
Say HER-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heresy?
Heresy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · uh · see.