How to Pronounce "hippodrome"
word
ˈhɪpəˌdɹoʊm
HIP-uh-drohm
hˈɪpədɹˌəʊm
HIP-uh-drohm
Definition
A hippodrome is a large stadium or arena used especially for horse races or, in ancient times, for chariot races and other public events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪpəˌdɹoʊm
British English
hˈɪpədɹˌəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIP-uh-drohm
UK
HIP-uh-drohm
Listen in Context
The chariot races were held in the ancient hippodrome.
There is a famous hippodrome in Istanbul.
People gather at the hippodrome to watch the horse races.
The old hippodrome downtown is now used for concerts and festivals.