How to pronounce heriot
Say it like HER-ee-ut. Heriot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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US American/ˈhɛriət/HER-ee-ut
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- HER
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heriot 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does heriot mean?
noun
- A tribute.
Where does heriot come from?
Per Etymonline: "An Anglo-Saxon service of weapons, loaned by the lord to his retainer and repayable to him upon the retainer's death; sense transferred by 13c.
Words that rhyme with heriot
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Questions about saying heriot
How do you pronounce heriot?
Say HER-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛriət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heriot?
Heriot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · ee · ut.