How to pronounce heroic
Say it like hih-ROH-ik. Heroic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- hih
- ROH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heroic 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heroic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hih-ROH-ik.
What does heroic mean?
- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)“an epic voyage”“of heroic proportions”
- relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity“heroic legends”“the heroic age”
- having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes“the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy”“heroic explorers”
- a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
Where does heroic come from?
Partly from Middle French heroïque and partly from Latin hērōicus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with heroic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heroic.
Questions about saying heroic
How do you pronounce heroic?
Say hih-ROH-ik. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈroʊɪk/. In British English it is /hɪˈrəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heroic?
Heroic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: hih · ROH · ik.
Is heroic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /hɪˈrəʊɪk/ (hih-ROH-ik).