How to pronounce cyberbole
Say it like sy-BUR-buh-lee. Cyberbole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- sy
- BUR
- buh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyberbole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cyberbole
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sy-BUR-buh-lee.
What does cyberbole mean?
- Exaggerated claims about what the internet and information technology will accomplish.
Where does cyberbole come from?
Coined by Steve Woolgar as blend of cyber + hyperbole in Technology, Cyberbole, Reality (Oxford: Oxford Univ.
Words that rhyme with cyberbole
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Questions about saying cyberbole
How do you pronounce cyberbole?
Say sy-BUR-buh-lee. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈbɝbəli/. In British English it is /saɪˈbɜːbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyberbole?
Cyberbole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: sy · BUR · buh · lee.
Is cyberbole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /saɪˈbɜːbəli/ (sy-BUR-buh-lee).