How to pronounce hypodermic
Say it like hy-puh-DUR-mik. Hypodermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR).
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- hy
- puh
- DUR
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypodermic 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypodermic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-DUR-mik.
What does hypodermic mean?
- A hypodermic syringe, needle or injection.
- Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis.
Where does hypodermic come from?
From hypoderm + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hypodermic
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Questions about saying hypodermic
How do you pronounce hypodermic?
Say hy-puh-DUR-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypodermic?
Hypodermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR). Broken into parts: hy · puh · DUR · mik.
Is hypodermic 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ (hy-puh-DUR-mik).