How to Pronounce Heresy

To pronounce "heresy", say HER-esy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛɹəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɛɹəsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heresy”

"heresy" has 2 syllables: her-esy.

What does heresy mean?

noun

  1. A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from Roman Catholic dogma.
  2. A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

Related words

heterodoxyunorthodoxyheretichereticalculteutychianapollinariansin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heresy"?▾

"Heresy" has 2 syllables: her · esy.

What is the IPA transcription of "heresy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heresy" is /ˈhɛɹəsi/.

What does "heresy" mean?▾

Heresy: A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from Roman Catholic dogma.

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