How to pronounce highrises
Say it like HY-ry-ziz. Highrises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- ry
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highrises 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of highrises
American and British speakers say highrises in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌraɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌraɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-ry-ziz.
What does highrises mean?
- plural of highrise How to pronounce highrise
Questions about saying highrises
How do you pronounce highrises?
Say HY-ry-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌraɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌraɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highrises?
Highrises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ry · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say highrises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌraɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌraɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.