How to pronounce hippocampian
Say it like hih-puh-KAM-pee-un. Hippocampian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAM).
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US American/hɪpəˈkæmpiən/hih-puh-KAM-pee-un
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hih
- puh
- KAM
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippocampian 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hippocampian mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to the hippocamp, a creature in Greek mythology.
Words that rhyme with hippocampian
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Questions about saying hippocampian
How do you pronounce hippocampian?
Say hih-puh-KAM-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /hɪpəˈkæmpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippocampian?
Hippocampian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAM). Broken into parts: hih · puh · KAM · pee · un.