How to pronounce heroics
Say it like hih-ROH-iks. Heroics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- hih
- ROH
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heroics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heroics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hih-ROH-iks.
What does heroics mean?
- The actions of a hero.
- Emergency intervention to save a patient's life.
- Extravagant phrases; bombast.
- plural of heroic How to pronounce heroic
Where does heroics come from?
From hero + -ics.
Questions about saying heroics
How do you pronounce heroics?
Say hih-ROH-iks. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈroʊɪks/. In British English it is /hɪˈrəʊɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heroics?
Heroics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: hih · ROH · iks.
Is heroics 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 /hɪˈrəʊɪks/ (hih-ROH-iks).