How to pronounce hydrophobic
Say it like hy-druh-FOH-bik. Hydrophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- hy
- druh
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrophobic 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.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrophobic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-druh-FOH-bik.
What does hydrophobic mean?
- Of, or having, hydrophobia (rabies); rabid.
- Lacking an affinity for water; unable to absorb or to be wetted by water.
Where does hydrophobic come from?
From hydrophobia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hydrophobic
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Questions about saying hydrophobic
How do you pronounce hydrophobic?
Say hy-druh-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /haɪdrəˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /haɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrophobic?
Hydrophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: hy · druh · FOH · bik.
Is hydrophobic 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 /haɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk/ (hy-druh-FOH-bik).