How to pronounce heros
Say it like HIR-ohz. Heros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR).
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- HIR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heros pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of heros
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HIR-ohz.
What does heros mean?
- plural of hero (type of sandwich) How to pronounce hero
Words that sound like heros
- hero's
Questions about saying heros
How do you pronounce heros?
Say HIR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heros?
Heros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIR). Broken into parts: HIR · ohz.
Is heros 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 /ˈhɪrəʊz/ (HIR-ohz).
What words sound the same as heros?
Heros sounds the same as hero's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.