To pronounce "high-tech", say HIGHT-ech — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"high-tech" has 2 syllables: hight-ech. It rhymes with hi-tech, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hi-tech — easy to mix up when writing.
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"High-tech" has 2 syllables: hight · ech.
High-tech: Of, or using high technology.
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