How to pronounce hydroelectric
Say it like hy-droh-ih-LEK-trik. Hydroelectric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK).
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- hy
- droh
- ih
- LEK
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroelectric 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroelectric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-ih-LEK-trik.
What does hydroelectric mean?
- That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.
- Of or relating to the electricity so produced.
Where does hydroelectric come from?
From hydro- + electric.
Words that rhyme with hydroelectric
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Questions about saying hydroelectric
How do you pronounce hydroelectric?
Say hy-droh-ih-LEK-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroelectric?
Hydroelectric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK). Broken into parts: hy · droh · ih · LEK · trik.
Is hydroelectric 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ (hy-droh-ih-LEK-trik).