How to pronounce hyperabsolutism
Say it like hy-per-ab-sah-LOO-tizm. Hyperabsolutism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOO).
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- hy
- per
- ab
- sah
- LOO
- tizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperabsolutism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperabsolutism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-ab-so-LOO-tizm.
What does hyperabsolutism mean?
- Excessive absolutism; inflexible disregard of contextual variables.
Where does hyperabsolutism come from?
From hyper- + absolutism.
Questions about saying hyperabsolutism
How do you pronounce hyperabsolutism?
Say hy-per-ab-sah-LOO-tizm. The American pronunciation is /haɪpɚæbsɑˈlutɪzm/. In British English it is /haɪpəæbsɒˈluːtɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperabsolutism?
Hyperabsolutism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOO). Broken into parts: hy · per · ab · sah · LOO · tizm.
Is hyperabsolutism 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 /haɪpəæbsɒˈluːtɪzm/ (hy-puh-ab-so-LOO-tizm).