How to pronounce hypothec
Say it like hy-POTH-ik. Hypothec has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH).
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US American/haɪˈpɑθɪk/hy-POTH-ik
UK British/haɪˈpɒθɪk/hy-POTH-ik
- hy
- POTH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- POTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypothec
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-POTH-ik.
What does hypothec mean?
noun
- In Scotland, a landlord's right over the stocking (cattle, implements, etc.), and crops of his tenant, as security for payment of rent.
- In Québec, a legal right over property used as security for an obligation, such as a mortgage.
- Everything; the whole lot.
Questions about saying hypothec
How do you pronounce hypothec?
Say hy-POTH-ik. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑθɪk/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothec?
Hypothec has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH). Broken into parts: hy · POTH · ik.
Is hypothec 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 /haɪˈpɒθɪk/ (hy-POTH-ik).