How to pronounce hydrargyriferous
Say it like hy-DRAR-jih-rif-uh-rus. Hydrargyriferous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAR).
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- hy
- DRAR
- jih
- rif
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrargyriferous 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.
- DRARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrargyriferous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-DRAH-jih-rif-uh-rus.
What does hydrargyriferous mean?
- Bearing or producing mercury
Where does hydrargyriferous come from?
From Latin hydrargyrum (“mercury”) + -iferous.
Questions about saying hydrargyriferous
How do you pronounce hydrargyriferous?
Say hy-DRAR-jih-rif-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑrdʒɪˌrɪfərəs/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɑːdʒɪˌrɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrargyriferous?
Hydrargyriferous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAR). Broken into parts: hy · DRAR · jih · rif · uh · rus.
Is hydrargyriferous 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 /haɪˈdrɑːdʒɪˌrɪfərəs/ (hy-DRAH-jih-rif-uh-rus).