How to pronounce hippocrepiform
Say it like hip-uh-KREP-ih-form. Hippocrepiform has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KREP).
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- hip
- uh
- KREP
- ih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippocrepiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hippocrepiform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hip-uh-KREP-ih-fawm.
What does hippocrepiform mean?
- Shaped like a horseshoe.
Questions about saying hippocrepiform
How do you pronounce hippocrepiform?
Say hip-uh-KREP-ih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪpəˈkrɛpɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˌhɪpəˈkrɛpɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippocrepiform?
Hippocrepiform has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KREP). Broken into parts: hip · uh · KREP · ih · form.
Is hippocrepiform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɪpəˈkrɛpɪfɔːm/ (hip-uh-KREP-ih-fawm).