How to pronounce heuristically
Say it like hyoo-RIS-tih-kuh-lee. Heuristically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS).
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- hyoo
- RIS
- tih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heuristically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heuristically
American and British speakers say heuristically in essentially the same way: /hjuˈrɪstɪkəli/ in the US and /hjuːˈrɪstɪkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: hyoo-RIS-tih-kuh-lee.
What does heuristically mean?
- in a heuristic manner
Where does heuristically come from?
From heuristic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with heuristically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heuristically.
Questions about saying heuristically
How do you pronounce heuristically?
Say hyoo-RIS-tih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /hjuˈrɪstɪkəli/. In British English it is /hjuːˈrɪstɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heuristically?
Heuristically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS). Broken into parts: hyoo · RIS · tih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say heuristically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hjuˈrɪstɪkəli/ and the British form is /hjuːˈrɪstɪkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.