How to pronounce heroogony
Say it like hee-roh-OG-uh-nee. Heroogony has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG).
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- hee
- roh
- OG
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heroogony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heroogony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hee-roh-OG-uh-nee.
What does heroogony mean?
- The history and genealogy of demigods or heroes, especially the uncompleted history found in portions of Hesiod's Theogony.
Words that rhyme with heroogony
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Questions about saying heroogony
How do you pronounce heroogony?
Say hee-roh-OG-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiroʊˈɑɡəni/. In British English it is /ˌhiːrəʊˈɒɡəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heroogony?
Heroogony has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG). Broken into parts: hee · roh · OG · uh · nee.
Is heroogony pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhiːrəʊˈɒɡəni/ (hee-roh-OG-uh-nee).