How to pronounce hetro
Say it like HET-roh. Hetro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET).
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- HET
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hetro 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hetro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HET-roh.
What does hetro mean?
- Heterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.
- A heterosexual person.
Where does hetro come from?
From hetero, representing a pronunciation with elision of /ə/.
Words that rhyme with hetro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hetro.
Questions about saying hetro
How do you pronounce hetro?
Say HET-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛtroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛtrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hetro?
Hetro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET). Broken into parts: HET · roh.
Is hetro 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 /ˈhɛtrəʊ/ (HET-roh).