How to Pronounce Hecatomb

To pronounce "hecatomb", say HEC-at-omb — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛ.kə.tuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛ.kə.tuːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hecatomb”

"hecatomb" has 3 syllables: hec-at-omb.

What does hecatomb mean?

noun

  1. A great feast and public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen.
  2. (by extension) Any great sacrifice; a great number of people, animals or things, especially as sacrificed or destroyed; a large amount.

Related words

xenismoscottuscentauromachyhecatompedontheophagybacchanaliacentimanesthesmophoria

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hecatomb"?▾

"Hecatomb" has 3 syllables: hec · at · omb.

What is the IPA transcription of "hecatomb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hecatomb" is /ˈhɛ.kə.tuːm/.

What does "hecatomb" mean?▾

Hecatomb: A great feast and public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen.

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