How to pronounce hybris
Say it like HY-bris. Hybris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- bris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hybris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hybris
American and British speakers say hybris in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪbrɪs/ in the US and /ˈhaɪbrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-bris.
What does hybris mean?
- Alternative form of hubris.
Questions about saying hybris
How do you pronounce hybris?
Say HY-bris. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪbrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪbrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hybris?
Hybris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · bris.
Do Americans and Brits say hybris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪbrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪbrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.