How to pronounce hyperactive
Say it like hy-puh-RAK-tiv. Hyperactive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
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- hy
- puh
- RAK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperactive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperactive
American and British speakers say hyperactive in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪpəˈræktɪv/ in the US and /ˌhaɪpəˈræktɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-puh-RAK-tiv.
What does hyperactive mean?
- Having an increased state of activity
- having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)
Where does hyperactive come from?
From hyper- + active.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hyperactive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyperactive.
- attractive
- interactive
- radioactive
- inactive
- reactive
- proactive
- unattractive
- retroactive
- refractive
- psychoactive
Questions about saying hyperactive
How do you pronounce hyperactive?
Say hy-puh-RAK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈræktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈræktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperactive?
Hyperactive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: hy · puh · RAK · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say hyperactive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪpəˈræktɪv/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪpəˈræktɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.