How to pronounce hydride
Say it like HY-dryde. Hydride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- dryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydride 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.
- drydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hydride
American and British speakers say hydride in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌdraɪd/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌdraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-dryde.
What does hydride mean?
- A compound of hydrogen with a more electropositive element.
Where does hydride come from?
From hydro- + -ide.
Questions about saying hydride
How do you pronounce hydride?
Say HY-dryde. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌdraɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌdraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydride?
Hydride has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · dryde.
Do Americans and Brits say hydride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌdraɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌdraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.