How to pronounce hydra
Say it like HY-druh. Hydra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- druh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydra
American and British speakers say hydra in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdrə/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-druh.
What does hydra mean?
- A dragon-like creature with many heads and the ability to regrow them when maimed.
- Any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera, having a naked cylindrical body and an oral opening surrounded by tentacles.
- A complex, multifarious problem or situation that cannot be easily and rapidly solved.
Where does hydra come from?
After the Hydra, from Greek mythology, which grew two new heads every time one of its heads was cut off.
Questions about saying hydra
How do you pronounce hydra?
Say HY-druh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdrə/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydra?
Hydra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · druh.
Do Americans and Brits say hydra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdrə/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.