How to Pronounce Hearsay

To pronounce "hearsay", say HEARS-ay — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “hearsay”

"hearsay" has 2 syllables: hears-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does hearsay mean?

noun

  1. Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
  2. Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.

Synonyms

common talkgossipreportrumor

Words that rhyme with hearsay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

indirectrumorrumourreportreputationadmissiongossipchatter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hearsay"?▾

"Hearsay" has 2 syllables: hears · ay.

What does "hearsay" mean?▾

Hearsay: Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.

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