How to pronounce hydrothermal
Say it like hy-droh-THUR-mul. Hydrothermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- hy
- droh
- THUR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrothermal 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.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrothermal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-THUR-mul.
What does hydrothermal mean?
- Of, or relating to hot water.
- Of or relating to emanations of hot water that are rich in minerals, or to the rocks formed from them.
Where does hydrothermal come from?
From hydro- + thermal.
Words that rhyme with hydrothermal
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Questions about saying hydrothermal
How do you pronounce hydrothermal?
Say hy-droh-THUR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈθɝməl/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɜːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrothermal?
Hydrothermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: hy · droh · THUR · mul.
Is hydrothermal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɜːməl/ (hy-droh-THUR-mul).