How to pronounce hierophant
Say it like HY-uh-ruh-fant. Hierophant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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US American/ˈhaɪərəˌfænt/HY-uh-ruh-fant
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- HY
- uh
- ruh
- fant
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hierophant 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fantGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does hierophant mean?
noun
- An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
- An interpreter of sacred mysteries or arcane knowledge.
- One who explains or makes a commentary.
Questions about saying hierophant
How do you pronounce hierophant?
Say HY-uh-ruh-fant. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪərəˌfænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hierophant?
Hierophant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · uh · ruh · fant.