How to pronounce hivemind
Say it like HYVE-mynd. Hivemind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYVE).
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- HYVE
- mynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hivemind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- myndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hivemind
American and British speakers say hivemind in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪvmaɪnd/ in the US and /ˈhaɪvmaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYVE-mynd.
What does hivemind mean?
- A collection of minds somehow linked or unified, possibly as if by telepathy.
- Collective intelligence, especially when facilitated by communications technology.
Where does hivemind come from?
From hive + mind, originally applied to beehives.
Questions about saying hivemind
How do you pronounce hivemind?
Say HYVE-mynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪvmaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪvmaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hivemind?
Hivemind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYVE). Broken into parts: HYVE · mynd.
Do Americans and Brits say hivemind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪvmaɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪvmaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.