How to pronounce eohippus
Say it like ee-oh-HIP-us. Eohippus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIP).
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- ee
- oh
- HIP
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eohippus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eohippus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-oh-HIP-us.
What does eohippus mean?
- An extinct early Eocene mammal (Hyracotherium leporinum), ancestral to the modern horse.
Questions about saying eohippus
How do you pronounce eohippus?
Say ee-oh-HIP-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌioʊˈhɪpəs/. In British English it is /ˌiːəʊˈhɪpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eohippus?
Eohippus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIP). Broken into parts: ee · oh · HIP · us.
Is eohippus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌiːəʊˈhɪpəs/ (ee-oh-HIP-us).