How to pronounce hydrosol
Say it like HY-druh-sol. Hydrosol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- druh
- sol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrosol 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.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- solGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrosol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HY-druh-sol.
What does hydrosol mean?
- A sol (solid-in-liquid colloid) in which the continuous phase (dispersing medium) is water.
- An herbal distillate: an aqueous product, made from plants (especially herbs) via steam distillation (usually specifically hydrodistillation); such a product is a colloidal suspension of essential oils that also has some water-soluble components dissolved in the water.
Where does hydrosol come from?
From hydro- + sol.
Questions about saying hydrosol
How do you pronounce hydrosol?
Say HY-druh-sol. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdrəˌsɑl/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrəˌsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrosol?
Hydrosol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · druh · sol.
Is hydrosol 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 /ˈhaɪdrəˌsɒl/ (HY-druh-sol).