How to pronounce hypochondriac
Say it like hy-poh-KAHN-dree-ak. Hypochondriac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAHN).
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- hy
- poh
- KAHN
- dree
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypochondriac 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.
- KAHNSay 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hypochondriac
- 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-ak.
What does hypochondriac mean?
- A person affected with hypochondria.
- Related to, or affected by hypochondria.
- Related to, or located in the hypochondrium.
Questions about saying hypochondriac
How do you pronounce hypochondriac?
Say hy-poh-KAHN-dree-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndriæk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndriæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypochondriac?
Hypochondriac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAHN). Broken into parts: hy · poh · KAHN · dree · ak.
Is hypochondriac 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndriæk/ (hy-poh-KON-dree-ak).