How to pronounce hermeneutic
Say it like hur-muh-NYOO-tik. Hermeneutic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO).
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- hur
- muh
- NYOO
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermeneutic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hermeneutic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hur-muh-NYOO-tik.
What does hermeneutic mean?
- Having to do with hermeneutics; that explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates texts, especially holy texts.
- A particular theory of hermeneutics; a particular method of interpretation of text, especially holy texts.
Words that rhyme with hermeneutic
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Questions about saying hermeneutic
How do you pronounce hermeneutic?
Say hur-muh-NYOO-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝməˈnjutɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermeneutic?
Hermeneutic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO). Broken into parts: hur · muh · NYOO · tik.
Is hermeneutic 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 /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtɪk/ (hur-muh-NYOO-tik).