How to pronounce hexapla
Say it like HEK-suh-pluh. Hexapla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- suh
- pluh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexapla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hexapla
American and British speakers say hexapla in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛksəplə/ in the US and /ˈhɛksəplə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEK-suh-pluh.
What does hexapla mean?
- A text presented in six parallel versions, especially (historical) the version of the Old Testament presented in such a fashion by Origen.
Questions about saying hexapla
How do you pronounce hexapla?
Say HEK-suh-pluh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛksəplə/. In British English it is /ˈhɛksəplə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexapla?
Hexapla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · suh · pluh.
Do Americans and Brits say hexapla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛksəplə/ and the British form is /ˈhɛksəplə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.