How to pronounce hydrosecurity
Say it like hy-droh-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee. Hydrosecurity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYUUR).
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- hy
- droh
- sih
- KYUUR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrosecurity 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.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrosecurity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-droh-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee.
What does hydrosecurity mean?
- Security and control of water resources, especially in geopolitical contexts.
Where does hydrosecurity come from?
From hydro- + security.
Words that rhyme with hydrosecurity
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Questions about saying hydrosecurity
How do you pronounce hydrosecurity?
Say hy-droh-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊsɪˈkjʊrɪti/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊsɪˈkjʊrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrosecurity?
Hydrosecurity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: hy · droh · sih · KYUUR · ih · tee.
Is hydrosecurity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhaɪdrəʊsɪˈkjʊrɪti/ (hy-droh-sih-KYUUR-ih-tee).