How to pronounce hydrous
Say it like HY-drus. Hydrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- drus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrous 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.
- drusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrous
American and British speakers say hydrous in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdrəs/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-drus.
What does hydrous mean?
- Containing combined water; hydrated.
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Questions about saying hydrous
How do you pronounce hydrous?
Say HY-drus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdrəs/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrous?
Hydrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · drus.
Do Americans and Brits say hydrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdrəs/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.