How to pronounce hypotonia
Say it like hy-poh-TOH-nee-uh. Hypotonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- hy
- poh
- TOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotonia 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypotonia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-TOH-neer.
What does hypotonia mean?
- A state of reduced pressure of the intraocular fluid.
- An abnormal loss of muscle tone.
Words that rhyme with hypotonia
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Questions about saying hypotonia
How do you pronounce hypotonia?
Say hy-poh-TOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈtoʊniə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈtəʊnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotonia?
Hypotonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: hy · poh · TOH · nee · uh.
Is hypotonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈtəʊnɪə/ (hy-poh-TOH-neer).