To pronounce "hecto-", say HECT-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hecto-
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HECT-o
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"hecto-" has 2 syllables: hect-o. It rhymes with ecto- and hecto, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hecto — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hecto-" has 2 syllables: hect · o.
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