How to pronounce hydrogenous
Say it like hy-DROJ-uh-nus. Hydrogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROJ).
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- hy
- DROJ
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrogenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DROJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrogenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-DROJ-uh-nus.
What does hydrogenous mean?
- of, related to, or containing hydrogen
Where does hydrogenous come from?
From hydrogen + -ous.
Words that rhyme with hydrogenous
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Questions about saying hydrogenous
How do you pronounce hydrogenous?
Say hy-DROJ-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑdʒənəs/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒdʒənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrogenous?
Hydrogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROJ). Broken into parts: hy · DROJ · uh · nus.
Is hydrogenous 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 /haɪˈdrɒdʒənəs/ (hy-DROJ-uh-nus).