How to pronounce hypochondria
Say it like hy-poh-KON-dree-uh. Hypochondria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- hy
- poh
- KON
- dree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypochondria 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypochondria
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-KON-dree-uh.
What does hypochondria mean?
- A formerly defined psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. No longer a current medical diagnosis; see hypochondriasis for more.
- plural of hypochondrium
Where does hypochondria come from?
From New Latin hypochondria (the morbid condition so called, supposed to have its seat in the upper part of the abdomen), from hypochondrium (see English hypochondrium for more).
Questions about saying hypochondria
How do you pronounce hypochondria?
Say hy-poh-KON-dree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndriə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypochondria?
Hypochondria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: hy · poh · KON · dree · uh.
Is hypochondria 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndriə/ (hy-poh-KON-dree-uh).