How do you pronounce "hydraulic"?

In American English: /haɪˈdrɔlɪk/ (heye-DRAWL-ik). In British English: /haɪdɹˈɒlɪk/ (heyedr-OL-ik). In Canadian English: /haɪˈdrɔlɪk/ (heye-DRAWL-ik). In Australian English: /haɪdɹˈɔːlɪk/ (heyedr-AWL-ik).

Is "hydraulic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /haɪˈdrɔlɪk/ (heye-DRAWL-ik), while in British English it's /haɪdɹˈɒlɪk/ (heyedr-OL-ik).

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hydraulic

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/haɪˈdrɔlɪk/

heye-DRAWL-ik

Syllable Breakdown

haɪhy·drɔldra·ɪkulic

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