How to pronounce hieroglyphic
Say it like hy-roh-GLIF-ik. Hieroglyphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIF).
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- hy
- roh
- GLIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hieroglyphic 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hieroglyphic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-roh-GLIF-ik.
What does hieroglyphic mean?
- A writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds, often as a rebus.
- Any symbol used in this system; a hieroglyph.
- Undecipherable handwriting or secret symbol.
- Of, relating to, or written with such a system of symbols.“the hieroglyphic writing of ancient Egypt”
- Difficult to decipher.
Words that rhyme with hieroglyphic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hieroglyphic.
Questions about saying hieroglyphic
How do you pronounce hieroglyphic?
Say hy-roh-GLIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪrəʊˈɡlɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hieroglyphic?
Hieroglyphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIF). Broken into parts: hy · roh · GLIF · ik.
Is hieroglyphic 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 /ˌhaɪrəʊˈɡlɪfɪk/ (hy-roh-GLIF-ik).