How to Pronounce "hessian"
word
ˈhɛʃən
HESH-un
hˈɛʃən
HESH-uhn
Definition
A strong, rough fabric made from jute or hemp, often used for sacks, bags, or craft projects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛʃən
British English
hˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HESH-un
UK
HESH-uhn
Listen in Context
The potatoes were stored in a large hessian sack.
She made a craft project with pieces of hessian.
The garden was covered with hessian to protect the soil.
If you need something sturdy for your DIY project, try using hessian.