How to pronounce hydrochloric
Say it like hy-droh-KLOR-ik. Hydrochloric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOR).
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US American/ˌhaɪdroʊˈklɔrɪk/hy-droh-KLOR-ik
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- hy
- droh
- KLOR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrochloric 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.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does hydrochloric mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to hydrochloric acid.
Where does hydrochloric come from?
From hydro- + chloric.
Words that rhyme with hydrochloric
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Questions about saying hydrochloric
How do you pronounce hydrochloric?
Say hy-droh-KLOR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈklɔrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrochloric?
Hydrochloric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOR). Broken into parts: hy · droh · KLOR · ik.