How do you pronounce "hectic"?

In American English: /ˈhɛktɪk/ (HEHKT-ik). In British English: /hˈɛktɪk/ (H-ehkt). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛktɪk/ (HEHKT-ik). In Australian English: /hˈɛktɪk/ (H-ehkt).

Is "hectic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛktɪk/ (HEHKT-ik), while in British English it's /hˈɛktɪk/ (H-ehkt).

How to Pronounce "hectic"

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hectic

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/ˈhɛktɪk/

HEHKT-ik

Syllable Breakdown

hɛkthec·ɪktic

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