How Do You Spell HESPER?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛspə] (IPA)

The word "Hesper" is spelled with five letters and is pronounced as /ˈhɛspər/. The "h" in the beginning is pronounced as a voiceless glottal fricative, which means it is pronounced by constricting the airflow in the vocal tract. The "e" is pronounced as a short "e" sound, followed by an "s" which is pronounced like an "s" in "snake". The following "p" is a plosive consonant, which means it's pronounced by stopping the airflow and releasing it suddenly. The last "er" is pronounced as a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound.

HESPER Meaning and Definition

1. Hesper refers to the evening star or the planet Venus when it is seen in the western sky after sunset. In Greek mythology, Hesper is one of the Hesperides, who were the nymphs of the evening and daughters of Atlas. According to the myth, they lived in a garden near the edge of the world and tended to a tree with golden apples. The apples were said to grant immortality to anyone who consumed them. It is believed that Hesper is derived from the Greek word "hespera," which means "evening" or "western."

   In ancient literature and poetry, Hesper is often used to symbolize the beauty and tranquility associated with the evening and sunset. It represents the transition from day to night, often depicted as a goddess or a personification of the evening star. The name Hesper has also been associated with the concept of hope and optimism in the face of darkness or uncertainty. It is used to evoke a sense of peace, calmness, and anticipation that comes with the arrival of twilight and the approaching nightfall. Additionally, Hesper can be found in various astronomical contexts, where it describes the appearance and position of Venus as an evening star.

2. The evening-star.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HESPER

• uesper
• yesper
• hwsper
• hssper
• hdsper
• hrsper
• h4sper
• h3sper
• hesoer
• hes-er
• hes0er
• hespwr
• hespsr
• hespdr
• hesprr
• hesp4r
• hesp3r
• hespee
• hespef

Etymology of HESPER

The word "Hesper" has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. It is derived from the Greek word "Hesperos" (Ἓσπερος), which means "evening" or "western". In Greek mythology, Hesperos (also known as Hesperus) was the personification of the evening star, which is Venus, the planet that appears in the western sky after sunset. The Greeks believed that Hesperos was one of the children of the titans Atlas and Hesperis, and he was often associated with the concept of dusk or the end of the day. The Latin equivalent of Hesperos is "Vesper", which has a similar meaning and is also associated with the evening or setting Sun.