How to pronounce hydropsy
Say it like HY-drop-see. Hydropsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- drop
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydropsy 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.
- dropKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hydropsy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HY-drop-see.
What does hydropsy mean?
- Edema, dropsy.
Questions about saying hydropsy
How do you pronounce hydropsy?
Say HY-drop-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdrɑpsi/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrɒpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydropsy?
Hydropsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · drop · see.
Is hydropsy 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 /ˈhaɪdrɒpsi/ (HY-drop-see).