How to pronounce hydroplane
Say it like HY-droh-playn. Hydroplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- droh
- playn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroplane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- playnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroplane
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-droh-playn.
What does hydroplane mean?
- To skim the surface of a body of water while moving at high speed.
- For a car or similar vehicle to slide along the road on a thin film of water between the road and the tyres. This occurs when a car has some speed and comes to somewhere with more water on the road than the weight of the car and the grooves in the tyre tread pattern (if any) can push away. The resul“Don't drive too fast on wet roads or the car may hydroplane and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.”
- A specific type of motorboat used exclusively for racing.
- A seaplane; any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.
- A hydrofoil (“boat type”)
Where does hydroplane come from?
From hydro- + plane.
Questions about saying hydroplane
How do you pronounce hydroplane?
Say HY-droh-playn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdroʊˌpleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroplane?
Hydroplane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · droh · playn.
Is hydroplane 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 /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpleɪn/ (HY-droh-playn).