How to pronounce hydro
Say it like HY-droh. Hydro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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US American/ˈhaɪˌdroʊ/HY-droh
UK British/ˈhaɪˌdrəʊ/HY-droh
- HY
- droh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydro 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.
- drohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hydro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-droh.
What does hydro mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of hydro- (“water”).
- Electrical power supply; specifically, electrical power provided by a utility (as a publicly-owned one); payment or bills for this.“I won't have lights until my house gets the hydro turned on.”
- A spa.
- Water.
Questions about saying hydro
How do you pronounce hydro?
Say HY-droh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌdroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌdrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydro?
Hydro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · droh.
Is hydro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhaɪˌdrəʊ/ (HY-droh).