How to Pronounce “hectoring” in English
/hɛktɒrɪng/
hec·to·ring
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What does “hectoring” mean?
- That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
- present participle and gerund of hector
- The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.
Example sentences
- “The types that started using “-maxxing” in earnest often did so with such hectoring self-seriousness that it was impossible not to parody.”
- “their hectorings against an absent enemy, and their pusillanimity on his approach”
- “will have a lot of support from people who voted for him and of course he was always very quick to paint the Paradigm of the hectoring lectoring English who”
Common phrases
How to pronounce “hectoring”
- Syllables:
- hec · to · ring
- IPA:
- /hɛktɒrɪng/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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How do you pronounce “hectoring”?
“hectoring” is pronounced /hɛktɒrɪng/ (hec · to · ring). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “hectoring”?
“hectoring” has 3 syllables: hec · to · ring.
What does “hectoring” mean?
That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
How can I hear “hectoring” used in real sentences?
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