How to pronounce heroically
Say it like hir-OH-ih-klee. Heroically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- hir
- OH
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heroically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heroically
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hir-OH-ih-klee.
What does heroically mean?
- In a heroic manner, like a hero.
Where does heroically come from?
From heroic + -ally.
Questions about saying heroically
How do you pronounce heroically?
Say hir-OH-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌhɪˈrəʊɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heroically?
Heroically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: hir · OH · ih · klee.
Is heroically 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 /ˌhɪˈrəʊɪkli/ (hir-OH-ih-klee).