How to pronounce hypohalous
Say it like hy-poh-HAY-lus. Hypohalous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAY).
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- hy
- poh
- HAY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypohalous 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.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypohalous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-HAY-lus.
What does hypohalous mean?
- Describing any oxyacid of a halogen having a general formula H-O-X
Where does hypohalous come from?
From hypo- + halous acid.
Words that rhyme with hypohalous
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Questions about saying hypohalous
How do you pronounce hypohalous?
Say hy-poh-HAY-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈheɪləs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈheɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypohalous?
Hypohalous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAY). Broken into parts: hy · poh · HAY · lus.
Is hypohalous 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈheɪləs/ (hy-poh-HAY-lus).