How to pronounce hydrostatic
Say it like hy-droh-STAT-ik. Hydrostatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAT).
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- hy
- droh
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrostatic 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.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrostatic
- 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-STAT-ik.
What does hydrostatic mean?
- Of or relating to hydrostatics.
- Of or relating to fluids, especially to the pressure that they exert or transmit.
Where does hydrostatic come from?
From hydro- + static.
Words that rhyme with hydrostatic
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Questions about saying hydrostatic
How do you pronounce hydrostatic?
Say hy-droh-STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrostatic?
Hydrostatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAT). Broken into parts: hy · droh · STAT · ik.
Is hydrostatic 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪk/ (hy-droh-STAT-ik).