How to pronounce hydrocolloid
Say it like hy-droh-KOL-oyd. Hydrocolloid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- hy
- droh
- KOL
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrocolloid 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.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- oydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrocolloid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-KOL-oyd.
What does hydrocolloid mean?
- Any material that forms a colloid (especially a gel) when mixed with water.
- Any of a broad subclass of such materials that are of biologic origin or importance, most being biopolymers such as polysaccharides or proteins.
- Such a material, made from agar, used to make dental impressions.
Where does hydrocolloid come from?
From hydro- + colloid.
Questions about saying hydrocolloid
How do you pronounce hydrocolloid?
Say hy-droh-KOL-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɑlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɒlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrocolloid?
Hydrocolloid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: hy · droh · KOL · oyd.
Is hydrocolloid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɒlɔɪd/ (hy-droh-KOL-oyd).