How to pronounce hieroglyphs
Say it like hy-roh-GLIFS. Hieroglyphs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIFS).
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- hy
- roh
- GLIFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hieroglyphs 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.
- GLIFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hieroglyphs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-roh-GLIFS.
What does hieroglyphs mean?
- plural of hieroglyph How to pronounce hieroglyph
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hieroglyph How to pronounce hieroglyph
Questions about saying hieroglyphs
How do you pronounce hieroglyphs?
Say hy-roh-GLIFS. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪrəʊˈɡlɪfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hieroglyphs?
Hieroglyphs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIFS). Broken into parts: hy · roh · GLIFS.
Is hieroglyphs 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 /ˌhaɪrəʊˈɡlɪfs/ (hy-roh-GLIFS).