How to Pronounce Hippodrome

To pronounce "hippodrome", say HIPP-odr-om-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hippodrome”

"hippodrome" has 4 syllables: hipp-odr-om-e. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

What does hippodrome mean?

noun

  1. A horse racing course.
  2. A fraudulent sporting contest with a predetermined winner.

verb

  1. To stage a sporting contest to suit gamblers.

Words that rhyme with hippodrome

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomegloamgnomehoneycombsloamrhizome

Related words

arenahippodromisthippodamehippologyhippologisthippiatryhippophilehippeus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hippodrome"?▾

"Hippodrome" has 4 syllables: hipp · odr · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hippodrome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hippodrome" is /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/.

What does "hippodrome" mean?▾

Hippodrome: A horse racing course.

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