How to Pronounce Hectic

To pronounce "hectic", say HECT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɛktɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hectic”

"hectic" has 2 syllables: hect-ic. It rhymes with eclectic and apoplectic, if that helps it stick.

What does hectic mean?

noun

  1. A hectic fever.
  2. A flush like one produced by such a fever.

adjective

  1. Denoting a type of fever accompanying consumption and similar wasting diseases, characterised by flushed cheeks and dry skin.

    “hectic fever”

  2. Pertaining to or symptomatic of such a fever.

Synonyms

feverish

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Words that rhyme with hectic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eclecticapoplecticdialecticpecticsmectic

Related words

agitatedfeverishbusyintenseturbulentstrenuoustumultuoustight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hectic"?▾

"Hectic" has 2 syllables: hect · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "hectic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hectic" is /ˈhɛktɪk/.

What does "hectic" mean?▾

Hectic: A hectic fever.

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