How to pronounce hypotrachelium
Say it like HIP-oh-truh-kee-lih-um. Hypotrachelium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- oh
- truh
- kee
- lih
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotrachelium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypotrachelium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HIP-oh-truh-kee-lih-um.
What does hypotrachelium mean?
- the portion of the capital of a column that is below the annulets, and above the end of the shaft
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Questions about saying hypotrachelium
How do you pronounce hypotrachelium?
Say HIP-oh-truh-kee-lih-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpoʊtrəˌkilɪəm/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpəʊtrəˌkiːlɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotrachelium?
Hypotrachelium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · oh · truh · kee · lih · um.
Is hypotrachelium 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 /ˈhɪpəʊtrəˌkiːlɪəm/ (HIP-oh-truh-kee-lih-um).