How to Pronounce "hessians"
word
ˈhɛʃən
HESH-uhn
hˈɛʃənz
HESH-uhnz
Definition
"Hessians" mainly refers to German soldiers from the region of Hesse who were hired to fight for the British during the American Revolutionary War. It can also refer to a style of tall riding boot called a Hessian boot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛʃən
British English
hˈɛʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HESH-uhn
UK
HESH-uhnz
Listen in Context
The British army hired many Hessians during the war.
The Hessians fought in important battles.
Some soldiers wore Hessians on their feet.
People often confuse Hessians with regular German troops, but they were mercenaries.