How to pronounce highs
Say it like HYZE. Highs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of highs
American and British speakers say highs in essentially the same way: /haɪz/ in the US and /haɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYZE.
What does highs mean?
- plural of high How to pronounce high
- third-person singular simple present indicative of high How to pronounce high
Words that rhyme with highs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of highs.
Questions about saying highs
How do you pronounce highs?
Say HYZE. The American pronunciation is /haɪz/. In British English it is /haɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highs?
Highs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say highs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪz/ and the British form is /haɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.