How to pronounce hirsute
Say it like her-SOOT. Hirsute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOT).
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- her
- SOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hirsute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- herKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hirsute
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: huh-SYOOT.
What does hirsute mean?
- Covered in hair or bristles; hairy.
- Someone or something that is hirsute.
Where does hirsute come from?
From Latin hirsūtus (“shaggy, hairy”).
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Words that rhyme with hirsute
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Questions about saying hirsute
How do you pronounce hirsute?
Say her-SOOT. The American pronunciation is /hɚˈsut/. In British English it is /həˈsjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hirsute?
Hirsute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOT). Broken into parts: her · SOOT.
Is hirsute pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /həˈsjuːt/ (huh-SYOOT).