How to pronounce hypergolic
Say it like hy-per-GOL-ik. Hypergolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOL).
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- hy
- per
- GOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypergolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- GOLSay 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 hypergolic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-puh-GOL-ik.
What does hypergolic mean?
- Igniting spontaneously upon contact with an oxidizer.
- Involving such a hypergolic agent.
- A hypergolic propellant; a hypergol.
Words that rhyme with hypergolic
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Questions about saying hypergolic
How do you pronounce hypergolic?
Say hy-per-GOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /haɪpɚˈɡɑlɪk/. In British English it is /haɪpəˈɡɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypergolic?
Hypergolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOL). Broken into parts: hy · per · GOL · ik.
Is hypergolic 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 /haɪpəˈɡɒlɪk/ (hy-puh-GOL-ik).