How to pronounce hygrostat
Say it like HY-groh-stat. Hygrostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- groh
- stat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hygrostat 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.
- grohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- statKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hygrostat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-groh-stat.
What does hygrostat mean?
- A device that maintains a constant level of humidity
Where does hygrostat come from?
From hygro- + -stat.
Questions about saying hygrostat
How do you pronounce hygrostat?
Say HY-groh-stat. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪɡroʊstæt/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪɡrəʊstæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hygrostat?
Hygrostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · groh · stat.
Is hygrostat 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 /ˈhaɪɡrəʊstæt/ (HY-groh-stat).