How to pronounce Hyderabad
Say it like hy-DER-uh-bad. Hyderabad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER).
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US American/haɪˈdɛrəˌbæd/hy-DER-uh-bad
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- hy
- DER
- uh
- bad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyderabad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- badGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
Other ways to say Hyderabad
Hyderabad also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HY-duh-ruh-bad /ˈhaɪdərəˌbæd/
What does Hyderabad mean?
proper noun
- The capital and largest city of Telangana, India.
Questions about saying Hyderabad
How do you pronounce Hyderabad?
Say hy-DER-uh-bad. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdɛrəˌbæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER). Broken into parts: hy · DER · uh · bad.