How to pronounce hodiern
Say it like HOH-dee-urn. Hodiern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- dee
- urn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hodiern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- urnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hodiern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-dee-urn.
What does hodiern mean?
- Of this day; present-day.
Where does hodiern come from?
Borrowed from Latin hodiernus, from hodie (“today”).
Questions about saying hodiern
How do you pronounce hodiern?
Say HOH-dee-urn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊdiˌɝn/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊdiˌɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hodiern?
Hodiern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · dee · urn.
Is hodiern 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 /ˈhəʊdiˌɜːn/ (HOH-dee-urn).