To pronounce "hirsute", say HIRS-ut-e — 3 syllables, IPA /həːˈsjuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/həːˈsjuːt/
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"hirsute" has 3 syllables: hirs-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hirsute" has 3 syllables: hirs · ut · e.
The IPA transcription of "hirsute" is /həːˈsjuːt/.
Hirsute: Covered in hair or bristles; hairy.
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