How to pronounce hippiatry
Say it like hih-PY-uh-trih. Hippiatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY).
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- hih
- PY
- uh
- trih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippiatry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hippiatry
American and British speakers say hippiatry in essentially the same way: /hɪˈpaɪətrɪ/ in the US and /hɪˈpaɪətrɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: hih-PY-uh-trih.
What does hippiatry mean?
- The branch of veterinary medicine dealing with horses.
Where does hippiatry come from?
From hipp- + -iatry.
Questions about saying hippiatry
How do you pronounce hippiatry?
Say hih-PY-uh-trih. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈpaɪətrɪ/. In British English it is /hɪˈpaɪətrɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippiatry?
Hippiatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY). Broken into parts: hih · PY · uh · trih.
Do Americans and Brits say hippiatry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪˈpaɪətrɪ/ and the British form is /hɪˈpaɪətrɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.