How to Pronounce Hiatus

To pronounce "hiatus", say HIAT-us — 2 syllables, IPA /haɪˈeɪtəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/haɪˈeɪtəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hiatus”

"hiatus" has 2 syllables: hiat-us. It rhymes with flatus and status, if that helps it stick.

What does hiatus mean?

noun

  1. A gap in a series, making it incomplete.
  2. An interruption, break or pause.

Synonyms

breakbreathermoratoriumrecess

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Words that rhyme with hiatus

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flatusstatuscomitatuslatuspilatus

Related words

suspensionrespiteabatementreprievepausestoppageinterruptlapse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hiatus"?▾

"Hiatus" has 2 syllables: hiat · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "hiatus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hiatus" is /haɪˈeɪtəs/.

What does "hiatus" mean?▾

Hiatus: A gap in a series, making it incomplete.

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