How to pronounce hyssop
Say it like HIS-up. Hyssop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS).
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- HIS
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyssop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyssop
American and British speakers say hyssop in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪsəp/ in the US and /ˈhɪsəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIS-up.
What does hyssop mean?
- Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally.
- Any of several similar plants
- Agastache foeniculum, blue giant hyssop.
Questions about saying hyssop
How do you pronounce hyssop?
Say HIS-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪsəp/. In British English it is /ˈhɪsəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyssop?
Hyssop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS). Broken into parts: HIS · up.
Do Americans and Brits say hyssop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪsəp/ and the British form is /ˈhɪsəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.