How to pronounce hydrofoil
Say it like HY-droh-foyl. Hydrofoil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- droh
- foyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrofoil 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.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- foylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrofoil
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-droh-foyl.
What does hydrofoil mean?
- A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when traveling at speed and thus reduces drag.
- A vessel equipped with such a device.
- To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.
Where does hydrofoil come from?
From hydro- + foil.
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Questions about saying hydrofoil
How do you pronounce hydrofoil?
Say HY-droh-foyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdroʊˌfɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌfɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrofoil?
Hydrofoil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · droh · foyl.
Is hydrofoil 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 /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌfɔɪl/ (HY-droh-foyl).