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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable heck
  • 4 letters
Syllables
heck has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/hɛk/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide heck into syllables?

heck divides as heck. heck has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in heck?

Heck has 1 syllable (heck).

Which syllable is stressed in heck?

The stressed syllable in heck is heck. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce heck?

/hɛk/ in American English.