To pronounce "heuristics", say HEUR-ist-ics — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HEUR-ist-ics
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"heuristics" has 3 syllables: heur-ist-ics. It rhymes with characteristics and linguistics, if that helps it stick.
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"Heuristics" has 3 syllables: heur · ist · ics.
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