How to pronounce hypotrochoid
Say it like hy-poh-TROH-koyd. Hypotrochoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- hy
- poh
- TROH
- koyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotrochoid 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- koydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hypotrochoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-TROH-koyd.
What does hypotrochoid mean?
- A geometric curve traced by a fixed point on the radius line outside one circle which rotates inside the perimeter of another circle.
Where does hypotrochoid come from?
From hypo- + trochoid.
Questions about saying hypotrochoid
How do you pronounce hypotrochoid?
Say hy-poh-TROH-koyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈtroʊkɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈtrəʊkɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotrochoid?
Hypotrochoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: hy · poh · TROH · koyd.
Is hypotrochoid 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈtrəʊkɔɪd/ (hy-poh-TROH-koyd).