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How to pronounce hessian

Say it like HESH-un. Hessian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HESH).

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US American/ˈhɛʃən/HESH-un
UK British/ˈhɛsiən/HES-ee-un
  • HESH
  • un
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Hessian pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. HESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of hessian

  • American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.

British respelling: HES-ee-un.

What does hessian mean?

noun
  1. A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.

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Words that rhyme with hessian

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Questions about saying hessian

How do you pronounce hessian?

Say HESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛsiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in hessian?

Hessian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HESH). Broken into parts: HESH · un.

Is hessian pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈhɛsiən/ (HES-ee-un).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).