How to pronounce hydrocephalous
Say it like hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus. Hydrocephalous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF).
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- hy
- droh
- SEF
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrocephalous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrocephalous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus.
What does hydrocephalous mean?
- Having a swollen head.
- Afflicted with hydrocephalus.
Where does hydrocephalous come from?
From hydrocephalus + -ous.
Words that rhyme with hydrocephalous
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Questions about saying hydrocephalous
How do you pronounce hydrocephalous?
Say hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈsɛfələs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsɛfələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrocephalous?
Hydrocephalous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF). Broken into parts: hy · droh · SEF · uh · lus.
Is hydrocephalous 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈsɛfələs/ (hy-droh-SEF-uh-lus).