How to pronounce hippotaur
Say it like HIP-uh-tor. Hippotaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- uh
- tor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippotaur 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.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hippotaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HIP-uh-taw.
What does hippotaur mean?
- A creature that is half bull and half horse.
- A taur with the lower body of a hippopotamus.
Questions about saying hippotaur
How do you pronounce hippotaur?
Say HIP-uh-tor. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpətɔr/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpətɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippotaur?
Hippotaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · uh · tor.
Is hippotaur 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 /ˈhɪpətɔː/ (HIP-uh-taw).