How to Pronounce Hydraulic

To pronounce "hydraulic", say HYDRAUL-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hydraulic”

"hydraulic" has 2 syllables: hydraul-ic. It rhymes with melancholic and vitriolic, if that helps it stick.

What does hydraulic mean?

verb

  1. To mine using the technique of hydraulic mining.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to water.
  2. Related to, or operated by, hydraulics.

    “A hydraulic press is operated by the differential pressure of water on pistons of different dimensions.”

Words that rhyme with hydraulic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melancholicvitriolicbucolicfrolichyperbolicsymbolicbollockparabolicrollickworkaholicmetabolicpollock

Related words

hydrohydro-electrichydropowerhydrologicalwaterfluidhydroelectricwaterpower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hydraulic"?▾

"Hydraulic" has 2 syllables: hydraul · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "hydraulic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hydraulic" is /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/.

What does "hydraulic" mean?▾

Hydraulic: To mine using the technique of hydraulic mining.

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