How Many Syllables in Hearsay?

The word Hearsay has 2 syllables: hearsay.
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Definition of Hearsay

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor.

How should Hearsay divide into syllables

The first syllable 'hear' has one vowel 'e' and one consonant 'h', and the second syllable 'say' has one vowel 'a' and one consonant 's'.

Part of Speech - Hearsay

The court case was based on hearsay evidence.

Sentences with Hearsay

• I heard some hearsay that there will be no school tomorrow.
• She based her opinion on hearsay rather than actual facts.
• We shouldn't believe everything we hear as it may just be hearsay.
• The story was all hearsay and no one knew the truth.
• The newspaper article was filled with hearsay and speculations.
• The court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence and hearsay.
• It is important to verify information before spreading it as hearsay.
• The politician denied the hearsay about his personal life.
• The rumor turned out to be just hearsay and had no basis in reality.
• The detective couldn't use hearsay as evidence in the trial.

Quotes with Hearsay

• Hearsay is a dangerous thing in a small town.
• I don't trust hearsay or rumors, I need to see the evidence.
• Hearsay evidence is often unreliable and can lead to wrongful convictions.
• It's best not to base important decisions on hearsay alone.
• The truth is often buried under layers of hearsay and gossip.
• Hearsay can spread like wildfire and cause unnecessary panic.
• The story was passed down through generations as hearsay.
• Hearsay is like a game of telephone, the message can get distorted with each retelling.
• The lawyer objected to the hearsay testimony of the witness.
• Don't believe everything you hear, it may just be hearsay.

Number of characters in Hearsay

7 ( h, e, a, r, s, a, y )

Unique letters in Hearsay

6 ( h, e, a, r, s, y )

Hearsay Backwards

yasraeh

How to Pronounce Hearsay

IPA (International): ˈhi:ˌrseɪ

ARA (American): ˈhiˌrse

EPA (English): ˈhi:ˌrseɪ

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