How to pronounce hydrovolcanic
Say it like hy-droh-vol-KAN-ik. Hydrovolcanic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAN).
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- hy
- droh
- vol
- KAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrovolcanic 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.
- volKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KANSay 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 hydrovolcanic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-druh-vol-KAN-ik.
What does hydrovolcanic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the interaction between groundwater or surface water and magma.
Where does hydrovolcanic come from?
From hydro- + volcanic.
Words that rhyme with hydrovolcanic
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Questions about saying hydrovolcanic
How do you pronounce hydrovolcanic?
Say hy-droh-vol-KAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊvɑlˈkænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəvɒlˈkænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrovolcanic?
Hydrovolcanic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAN). Broken into parts: hy · droh · vol · KAN · ik.
Is hydrovolcanic 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 /ˌhaɪdrəvɒlˈkænɪk/ (hy-druh-vol-KAN-ik).