How to pronounce heterodox
Say it like HET-er-uh-doks. Heterodox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET).
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- HET
- er
- uh
- doks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heterodox 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- doksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of heterodox
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HET-uh-ruh-doks.
What does heterodox mean?
- Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.
- Beliefs contrary to the general consensus.
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Questions about saying heterodox
How do you pronounce heterodox?
Say HET-er-uh-doks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛtɚəˌdɑks/. In British English it is /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heterodox?
Heterodox has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET). Broken into parts: HET · er · uh · doks.
Is heterodox 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 /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/ (HET-uh-ruh-doks).