How to pronounce hyper
Say it like HY-per. Hyper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hyper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh.
What does hyper mean?
- A character or an individual with large body parts, usually the erogenous zones, with extremely exaggerated sizes, as the object of paraphilic arousal.
- A paraphilia involving large, exaggerated body parts, or excessive amount of expelled substances, like bodily fluids.
- To subject (a film or plate) to photographic hypersensitization, chiefly as a technique in astrophotography.
- To expose (an animal) to a disease-causing organism, to promote hyperimmunity.
- Energetic; overly diligent.
- Of or related to hyper characters.
- Extremely exaggerated in size and/or involving an excessive amount of substances, like bodily fluids.“hyper cock”
Where does hyper come from?
Shortenings, all ultimately from the prefix hyper-.
Words that rhyme with hyper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyper.
Questions about saying hyper
How do you pronounce hyper?
Say HY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyper?
Hyper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per.
Is hyper 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 /ˈhaɪpə/ (HY-puh).