How to pronounce hydroponic
Say it like hy-druh-PON-ik. Hydroponic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON).
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- hy
- druh
- PON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroponic 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.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroponic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-druh-PON-ik.
What does hydroponic mean?
- Of a plant; pertaining to or grown using hydroponics, a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water, without soil.
Where does hydroponic come from?
Back-formation from hydroponics.
Words that rhyme with hydroponic
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Questions about saying hydroponic
How do you pronounce hydroponic?
Say hy-druh-PON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdrəˈpɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəˈpɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroponic?
Hydroponic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON). Broken into parts: hy · druh · PON · ik.
Is hydroponic 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 /ˌhaɪdrəˈpɒnɪk/ (hy-druh-PON-ik).