How to pronounce heterorganic
Say it like het-uh-ror-GAN-ik. Heterorganic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAN).
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- het
- uh
- ror
- GAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heterorganic 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.
- rorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heterorganic
- 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-raw-GAN-ik.
What does heterorganic mean?
- Of consonants: having a different place of articulation.
Where does heterorganic come from?
From hetero- + organic.
Words that rhyme with heterorganic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heterorganic.
Questions about saying heterorganic
How do you pronounce heterorganic?
Say het-uh-ror-GAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛtərɔrˈɡænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɛtərɔːˈɡænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heterorganic?
Heterorganic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAN). Broken into parts: het · uh · ror · GAN · ik.
Is heterorganic 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 /ˌhɛtərɔːˈɡænɪk/ (het-uh-raw-GAN-ik).