How to pronounce hydropower
Say it like HY-droh-pour. Hydropower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- droh
- pour
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydropower 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.
- pourGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hydropower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-droh-pour.
What does hydropower mean?
- hydroelectric power
Where does hydropower come from?
From hydro- + power.
Questions about saying hydropower
How do you pronounce hydropower?
Say HY-droh-pour. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdroʊˌpaʊr/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydropower?
Hydropower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · droh · pour.
Is hydropower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə/ (HY-droh-pour).