How to pronounce isohyet
Say it like EYE-soh-hy-it. Isohyet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- soh
- hy
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isohyet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of isohyet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-soh-hy-it.
What does isohyet mean?
- A line of equal rainfall on a map or chart, such as a weather map.“On the yearly rainfall map, the 10-inch (250 mm) isohyet separates viable cropland from desert.”
Questions about saying isohyet
How do you pronounce isohyet?
Say EYE-soh-hy-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsoʊˌhaɪɪt/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəʊˌhaɪɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isohyet?
Isohyet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · soh · hy · it.
Is isohyet 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 /ˈaɪsəʊˌhaɪɪt/ (EYE-soh-hy-it).