How to pronounce heteroclite
Say it like HET-uh-roh-klyte. Heteroclite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET).
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- HET
- uh
- roh
- klyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heteroclite 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of heteroclite
- 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: HET-uh-roh-klyte.
What does heteroclite mean?
- Irregularly declined or inflected.
- Deviating from the ordinary rule; eccentric, abnormal.
- An irregularly declined or inflected word.
- A word whose etymological roots come from distinct, different languages or language groups.
- A person who is unconventional; a maverick.
Questions about saying heteroclite
How do you pronounce heteroclite?
Say HET-uh-roh-klyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛtəroʊklaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛtərəʊklaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heteroclite?
Heteroclite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET). Broken into parts: HET · uh · roh · klyte.
Is heteroclite 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 /ˈhɛtərəʊklaɪt/ (HET-uh-roh-klyte).