How to pronounce hieratic
Say it like hy-RAT-ik. Hieratic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT).
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- hy
- RAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hieratic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RATSay 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 hieratic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-RAT-ik.
What does hieratic mean?
- Of or pertaining to priests or other religious authorities, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.
- Of or pertaining to the cursive writing system that developed alongside the hieroglyphic system as its ordinary handwritten counterpart.
- Extremely stylized, restrained or formal; adhering to fixed types or methods; severe in emotional import.“Some of the more hieratic sculptures leave the viewer curiously unmoved.”
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Words that rhyme with hieratic
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Questions about saying hieratic
How do you pronounce hieratic?
Say hy-RAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪˈrætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪˈrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hieratic?
Hieratic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT). Broken into parts: hy · RAT · ik.
Is hieratic 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 /ˌhaɪˈrætɪk/ (hy-RAT-ik).