How to pronounce "heck"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "heck"

Learn how to break down "heck" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/hɛk/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

HH EH1 K
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "heck"

Pronunciation: /hɛk/

Noun

  • Hell.
    Example: "You can go to heck as far as I'm concerned."

Interjection

  • Hell.
    Example: "What the heck are you doing?"
Pronunciation: /hɛk/

Noun

  • The bolt or latch of a door.
  • A rack for cattle to feed at.
  • A door, especially one partly of latticework.
  • A latticework contrivance for catching fish.
  • An apparatus for separating the threads of warps into sets, as they are wound upon the reel from the bobbins, in a warping machine.
  • A bend or winding of a stream.

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Words That Sound Like "heck"

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