To pronounce "hi-res", say HIR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hi-res
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HIR-es
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"hi-res" has 2 syllables: hir-es. It rhymes with high-res, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: high-res — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hi-res" has 2 syllables: hir · es.
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