How to pronounce hyp
Say it like HIP. Hyp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hyp. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyp
American and British speakers say hyp in essentially the same way: /hɪp/ in the US and /hɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP.
What does hyp mean?
- Hypochondria.
- Hypnotism.“A hyp act is scheduled after the acrobats.”
- A hypnotist.“The hyp is booked through the end of the month.”
- To make melancholy.
Words that rhyme with hyp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyp.
Words that sound like hyp
Questions about saying hyp
How do you pronounce hyp?
Say HIP. The American pronunciation is /hɪp/. In British English it is /hɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyp?
Hyp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HIP.
Do Americans and Brits say hyp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪp/ and the British form is /hɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hyp?
Hyp sounds the same as hip in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.