How to pronounce hieroglyph
Say it like HY-er-uh-glif. Hieroglyph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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US American/ˈhaɪɚəˌɡlɪf/HY-er-uh-glif
UK British/ˈhaɪrəˌɡlɪf/HY-ruh-glif
- HY
- er
- uh
- glif
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hieroglyph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- glifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hieroglyph
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-ruh-glif.
What does hieroglyph mean?
noun
- An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.“Hieroglyphs were discovered on the wall inside the temple.”
- In particular, an Egyptian hieroglyph.
- Any obscure or baffling symbol.“With your handwriting, it's no surprise the Prof can't read your hieroglyphs!”
- To represent by hieroglyphs.
Questions about saying hieroglyph
How do you pronounce hieroglyph?
Say HY-er-uh-glif. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪɚəˌɡlɪf/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪrəˌɡlɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hieroglyph?
Hieroglyph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · er · uh · glif.
Is hieroglyph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈhaɪrəˌɡlɪf/ (HY-ruh-glif).