Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heckin'

/ˈhɛ.kɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.70 in modern English

Syllables
heck-in'
IPA
/ˈhɛ.kɪn/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

From heck as a euphemism for hell.

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce heckin'?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛ.kɪn/.
What does heckin' mean?
A minced oath used as an intensifier.
Where does heckin' come from?
From heck as a euphemism for hell.

How to pronounce heckin'

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