How to pronounce hippodrome
Say it like HIP-uh-drohm. Hippodrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- uh
- drohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippodrome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- drohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hippodrome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HIP-uh-drohm.
What does hippodrome mean?
- A horse racing course.
- A fraudulent sporting contest with a predetermined winner.
- To stage a sporting contest to suit gamblers.
Questions about saying hippodrome
How do you pronounce hippodrome?
Say HIP-uh-drohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpəˌdroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpəˌdrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippodrome?
Hippodrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · uh · drohm.
Is hippodrome 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 /ˈhɪpəˌdrəʊm/ (HIP-uh-drohm).