How to pronounce hydrophilic
Say it like hy-druh-FIL-ik. Hydrophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- hy
- druh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrophilic 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.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrophilic
American and British speakers say hydrophilic in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-druh-FIL-ik.
What does hydrophilic mean?
- Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.
Where does hydrophilic come from?
From hydro- + -philic.
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Words that rhyme with hydrophilic
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Questions about saying hydrophilic
How do you pronounce hydrophilic?
Say hy-druh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrophilic?
Hydrophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: hy · druh · FIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say hydrophilic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.