How to pronounce herostratic
Say it like hir-oh-STRAT-ik. Herostratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAT).
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- hir
- oh
- STRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herostratic 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of herostratic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: heer-roh-STRAT-ik.
What does herostratic mean?
- Seeking infamy.
Where does herostratic come from?
From Herostratus + -ic (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives from nouns).
Words that rhyme with herostratic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herostratic.
Questions about saying herostratic
How do you pronounce herostratic?
Say hir-oh-STRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪroʊˈstrætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɪərəʊˈstrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herostratic?
Herostratic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAT). Broken into parts: hir · oh · STRAT · ik.
Is herostratic 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 /ˌhɪərəʊˈstrætɪk/ (heer-roh-STRAT-ik).