How to pronounce hydrargyrum
Say it like hy-DRAR-jih-rum. Hydrargyrum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAR).
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- hy
- DRAR
- jih
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrargyrum 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.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrargyrum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-DRAH-jih-rum.
What does hydrargyrum mean?
- Mercury (chemical element).
Where does hydrargyrum come from?
From New Latin hydrargyrum (“mercury”).
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Questions about saying hydrargyrum
How do you pronounce hydrargyrum?
Say hy-DRAR-jih-rum. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑrdʒɪrəm/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɑːdʒɪrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrargyrum?
Hydrargyrum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAR). Broken into parts: hy · DRAR · jih · rum.
Is hydrargyrum 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 /haɪˈdrɑːdʒɪrəm/ (hy-DRAH-jih-rum).