How to pronounce hispid
Say it like HIS-pid. Hispid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS).
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- HIS
- pid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hispid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hispid
American and British speakers say hispid in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪspɪd/ in the US and /ˈhɪspɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIS-pid.
What does hispid mean?
- Covered in short, stiff hairs.“The hispid hare inhabits forested areas.”
Where does hispid come from?
From Latin hispidus (“rough, hairy, bristly”).
Questions about saying hispid
How do you pronounce hispid?
Say HIS-pid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪspɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɪspɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hispid?
Hispid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS). Broken into parts: HIS · pid.
Do Americans and Brits say hispid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪspɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhɪspɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.