How to pronounce hypotony
Say it like hy-POT-uh-nee. Hypotony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POT).
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- hy
- POT
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotony 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.
- POTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hypotony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-POT-uh-nee.
What does hypotony mean?
- Alternative form of hypotonia.
Where does hypotony come from?
An anglicized form.
Words that rhyme with hypotony
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Questions about saying hypotony
How do you pronounce hypotony?
Say hy-POT-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑtəni/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotony?
Hypotony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POT). Broken into parts: hy · POT · uh · nee.
Is hypotony 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 /haɪˈpɒtəni/ (hy-POT-uh-nee).