How to pronounce hetaera
Say it like hih-TEE-uh-ruh. Hetaera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- hih
- TEE
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hetaera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hetaera
American and British speakers say hetaera in essentially the same way: /hɪˈtiərə/ in the US and /hɪˈtiːərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: hih-TEE-uh-ruh.
What does hetaera mean?
- A mistress.
Questions about saying hetaera
How do you pronounce hetaera?
Say hih-TEE-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈtiərə/. In British English it is /hɪˈtiːərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hetaera?
Hetaera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: hih · TEE · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say hetaera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪˈtiərə/ and the British form is /hɪˈtiːərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.