How to pronounce hydropical
Say it like hy-DRAH-pih-kul. Hydropical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH).
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- hy
- DRAH
- pih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydropical 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydropical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-DROP-ih-kul.
What does hydropical mean?
- Dropsical.
- Swollen with water.
Where does hydropical come from?
From Latin hydropicus + -al.
Words that rhyme with hydropical
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Questions about saying hydropical
How do you pronounce hydropical?
Say hy-DRAH-pih-kul. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑpɪkəl/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydropical?
Hydropical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH). Broken into parts: hy · DRAH · pih · kul.
Is hydropical 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 /haɪˈdrɒpɪkəl/ (hy-DROP-ih-kul).