How to Pronounce Haltere

To pronounce "haltere", say HALT-er-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhæltɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæltɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “haltere”

"haltere" has 3 syllables: halt-er-e. It rhymes with palter, if that helps it stick.

What does haltere mean?

noun

  1. A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

Words that rhyme with haltere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

palter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haltere"?▾

"Haltere" has 3 syllables: halt · er · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "haltere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haltere" is /ˈhæltɪə/.

What does "haltere" mean?▾

Haltere: A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

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