How to Pronounce "hypochondriac"

word

ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk

hy-puh-KON-dree-ak

hˌaɪpəʊkˈɒndɹɪˌæk

hy-puh-oh-KON-dri-ak

Definition

A hypochondriac is a person who constantly worries about having serious illnesses, even if medical tests show they are healthy.

American English

ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk

British English

hˌaɪpəʊkˈɒndɹɪˌæk

hy-puh-KON-dree-ak

hy-puh-oh-KON-dri-ak

The doctor assured the hypochondriac that nothing was wrong.

Don’t be such a hypochondriac — a sore throat doesn’t mean you have something serious.

My uncle is a hypochondriac and visits the doctor every week.

Being a hypochondriac can make it hard to relax about your health.