How to pronounce hygroscopic
Say it like hy-gruh-SKOP-ik. Hygroscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP).
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- hy
- gruh
- SKOP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hygroscopic 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.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hygroscopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-gruh-SKOP-ik.
What does hygroscopic mean?
- Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.
Where does hygroscopic come from?
From French hygroscopique.
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Questions about saying hygroscopic
How do you pronounce hygroscopic?
Say hy-gruh-SKOP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪɡrəˈskɑpɪk/. In British English it is /haɪɡrəˈskɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hygroscopic?
Hygroscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP). Broken into parts: hy · gruh · SKOP · ik.
Is hygroscopic 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 /haɪɡrəˈskɒpɪk/ (hy-gruh-SKOP-ik).