How to Pronounce Hectoring

To pronounce "hectoring", say HECT-or-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HECT-or-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hectoring”

"hectoring" has 3 syllables: hect-or-ing. It rhymes with vectoring, if that helps it stick.

What does hectoring mean?

verb

  1. To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
  2. To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

noun

  1. The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.

adjective

  1. That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

Synonyms

huffterroriseterrorize

Words that rhyme with hectoring

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vectoring

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hectoring"?▾

"Hectoring" has 3 syllables: hect · or · ing.

What does "hectoring" mean?▾

Hectoring: To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.

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