How to pronounce heteropessimistic
Say it like het-uh-ruh-pes-uh-MIS-tik. Heteropessimistic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (MIS).
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- het
- uh
- ruh
- pes
- uh
- MIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heteropessimistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- pesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heteropessimistic
- 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-pes-uh-MIS-tik.
What does heteropessimistic mean?
- Exhibiting or relating to heteropessimism.
Where does heteropessimistic come from?
From hetero- + pessimistic.
Words that rhyme with heteropessimistic
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Questions about saying heteropessimistic
How do you pronounce heteropessimistic?
Say het-uh-ruh-pes-uh-MIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛtərəˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɛtərəˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heteropessimistic?
Heteropessimistic has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (MIS). Broken into parts: het · uh · ruh · pes · uh · MIS · tik.
Is heteropessimistic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌhɛtərəˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk/ (het-uh-ruh-pes-uh-MIS-tik).