How to pronounce hes
Say it like HEEZ. Hes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hes
American and British speakers say hes in essentially the same way: /hiz/ in the US and /hiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEEZ.
What does hes mean?
- plural of he How to pronounce he
- The person of unspecified gender previously mentioned or implied.
Words that rhyme with hes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hes.
Words that sound like hes
- he's
Questions about saying hes
How do you pronounce hes?
Say HEEZ. The American pronunciation is /hiz/. In British English it is /hiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hes?
Hes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say hes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hiz/ and the British form is /hiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hes?
Hes sounds the same as he's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.