How to pronounce hypodigm
Say it like HY-poh-dyme. Hypodigm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- poh
- dyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypodigm 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hypodigm
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-poh-dyme.
What does hypodigm mean?
- A sample from which the characters of a population are to be inferred.
Where does hypodigm come from?
Coined in 1940 by George Gaylord Simpson, Types in Modern Taxonomy, published in American Journal of Science #238, p.
Questions about saying hypodigm
How do you pronounce hypodigm?
Say HY-poh-dyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpoʊˌdaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəʊˌdaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypodigm?
Hypodigm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · poh · dyme.
Is hypodigm 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 /ˈhaɪpəʊˌdaɪm/ (HY-poh-dyme).