How to Pronounce "heretic"
word
ˈhɛɹətɪk
HAIR-uh-tik
hˈɛɹətˌɪk
HAIR-uh-tik
Definition
A heretic is a person who holds beliefs or opinions that are strongly different from the official or accepted beliefs, especially in religion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛɹətɪk
British English
hˈɛɹətˌɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-uh-tik
UK
HAIR-uh-tik
Listen in Context
The church called him a heretic because of his beliefs.
In the past, a heretic could be punished very harshly.
They accused him of being a heretic for his different ideas.
Many scientists were once seen as heretics, just for challenging old beliefs.