Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heian

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.17 in modern English

Syllables
heian
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A period of Japanese history lasting from 794 to 1185.

Questions

What does heian mean?
A period of Japanese history lasting from 794 to 1185.

How to pronounce heian

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “heian”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “heian”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “heian” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.