How to pronounce hetero
Say it like HET-er-oh. Hetero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET).
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- HET
- er
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hetero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hetero
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HET-uh-roh.
What does hetero mean?
- Heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.“This novel depicts a hetero couple who are in love.”
- A heterosexual person.
Where does hetero come from?
Clipped from heterosexual.
Questions about saying hetero
How do you pronounce hetero?
Say HET-er-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛtɚoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛtəroʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hetero?
Hetero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET). Broken into parts: HET · er · oh.
Is hetero pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛtəroʊ/ (HET-uh-roh).