How to pronounce hydroptic
Say it like hy-DROP-tik. Hydroptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROP).
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- hy
- DROP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroptic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-DROP-tik.
What does hydroptic mean?
- Alternative form of hydropic.
Words that rhyme with hydroptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hydroptic.
Questions about saying hydroptic
How do you pronounce hydroptic?
Say hy-DROP-tik. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑptɪk/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroptic?
Hydroptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROP). Broken into parts: hy · DROP · tik.
Is hydroptic 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 /haɪˈdrɒptɪk/ (hy-DROP-tik).