How to pronounce hypothalamic
Say it like hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik. Hypothalamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAM).
- hy
- poh
- thuh
- LAM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothalamic 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypothalamic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik.
What does hypothalamic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the hypothalamus.
Words that rhyme with hypothalamic
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Questions about saying hypothalamic
How do you pronounce hypothalamic?
Say hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊθəˈlæmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊθəˈlæmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothalamic?
Hypothalamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAM). Broken into parts: hy · poh · thuh · LAM · ik.
Is hypothalamic 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊθəˈlæmɪk/ (hy-poh-thuh-LAM-ik).