How to pronounce hydrography
Say it like hy-DRAH-gruh-fee. Hydrography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH).
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- hy
- DRAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrography 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.
- DRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-DROG-ruh-fee.
What does hydrography mean?
- The scientific measurement and description of the physical features and conditions of navigable waters and the shoreline.
Where does hydrography come from?
From hydro- + -graphy.
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Questions about saying hydrography
How do you pronounce hydrography?
Say hy-DRAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrography?
Hydrography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH). Broken into parts: hy · DRAH · gruh · fee.
Is hydrography 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 /haɪˈdrɒɡrəfi/ (hy-DROG-ruh-fee).