How to pronounce "hiatus"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "hiatus"

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

hia-tus
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/haɪˈeɪtəs/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

HH AY0 EY1 T AH0 S
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
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Definition of "hiatus"

Pronunciation: /haɪˈeɪtəs/

Noun

  • A gap in a series, making it incomplete.
  • An interruption, break or pause.
  • An unexpected break from work.
  • A gap in geological strata.
  • An opening in an organ.
    Example: "Hiatus aorticus is an opening in the diaphragm through which aorta and thoracic duct pass."
  • A syllable break between two vowels, without an intervening consonant. (Compare diphthong.)
    Example: "Words like reality and naïve contain vowels in hiatus."

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