How to Pronounce Hypochondriac

To pronounce "hypochondriac", say HYPOCH-ondr-iac — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hypochondriac”

"hypochondriac" has 3 syllables: hypoch-ondr-iac.

What does hypochondriac mean?

noun

  1. A person affected with hypochondria.

adjective

  1. Related to, or affected by hypochondria
  2. Related to, or located in the hypochondrium.

Synonyms

valetudinarian

Related words

hypochondriacalneuroticpsychoneurotichypochondriatichypochondriackhypochondrichypochondrialcyclothymiac

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hypochondriac"?▾

"Hypochondriac" has 3 syllables: hypoch · ondr · iac.

What is the IPA transcription of "hypochondriac"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hypochondriac" is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/.

What does "hypochondriac" mean?▾

Hypochondriac: A person affected with hypochondria.

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