How to Pronounce Hydro

To pronounce "hydro", say HYDRO — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

HYDRO

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💡 Tip for remembering “hydro”

"hydro" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does hydro mean?

noun

  1. Hydroelectric power
  2. Electrical power supply; specifically, electrical power provided by a utility (as a publicly-owned one); payment or bills for this.

    “He crashed his car against a hydro pole.”

adjective

  1. Hydroelectric
  2. Hydroponic

    “hydro watercress”

noun

  1. A floatplane, an airplane specialized for operating on water, having pontoon floats instead of skids or wheels

Synonyms

floatplanehydroseaplane

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Words that rhyme with hydro

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

hydro-electrichydropowerhydroelectricityhydroelectrichydraulicshydraulicwaterpowerwater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hydro"?▾

"Hydro" has one syllable.

What does "hydro" mean?▾

Hydro: Hydroelectric power

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