Proper Pronunciation Guide

heinous

[he͜i nəs]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the first syllable like the word “hay” and stress it.

Practice Sentence:

He finally recognized that he had committed a heinous crime.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Especially repugnant, awful, evil, and hateful.

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