How to pronounce hyenas
Say it like hy-EE-nuz. Hyenas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- hy
- EE
- nuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyenas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyenas
American and British speakers say hyenas in essentially the same way: /haɪˈinəz/ in the US and /haɪˈiːnəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-EE-nuz.
What does hyenas mean?
- plural of hyena How to pronounce hyena
Questions about saying hyenas
How do you pronounce hyenas?
Say hy-EE-nuz. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈinəz/. In British English it is /haɪˈiːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyenas?
Hyenas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: hy · EE · nuz.
Do Americans and Brits say hyenas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪˈinəz/ and the British form is /haɪˈiːnəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.