How to pronounce hypotonic
Say it like hy-puh-TON-ik. Hypotonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON).
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- hy
- puh
- TON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotonic 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TONSay 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 hypotonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-poh-TON-ik.
What does hypotonic mean?
- Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
- Showing less than normal tension in the muscles or muscle tissue.
Where does hypotonic come from?
From hypo- + tonic.
Words that rhyme with hypotonic
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Questions about saying hypotonic
How do you pronounce hypotonic?
Say hy-puh-TON-ik. The American pronunciation is /haɪpəˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /haɪpəʊˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotonic?
Hypotonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON). Broken into parts: hy · puh · TON · ik.
Is hypotonic 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 /haɪpəʊˈtɒnɪk/ (hy-poh-TON-ik).