How to pronounce hydrant
Say it like HY-drunt. Hydrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- drunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrant 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.
- druntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrant
American and British speakers say hydrant in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdrənt/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-drunt.
What does hydrant mean?
- An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.
Where does hydrant come from?
An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying hydrant
How do you pronounce hydrant?
Say HY-drunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdrənt/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrant?
Hydrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · drunt.
Do Americans and Brits say hydrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdrənt/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.