How to pronounce hydroponics
Say it like hy-druh-PON-iks. Hydroponics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON).
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- hy
- druh
- PON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroponics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroponics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-droh-PON-iks.
What does hydroponics mean?
- The cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil.
Where does hydroponics come from?
From hydro- (“water”) + -ponics, which is from geoponics.
Words that rhyme with hydroponics
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Questions about saying hydroponics
How do you pronounce hydroponics?
Say hy-druh-PON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdrəˈpɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈpɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroponics?
Hydroponics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PON). Broken into parts: hy · druh · PON · iks.
Is hydroponics 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈpɒnɪks/ (hy-droh-PON-iks).