How to pronounce hyperactivity
Say it like hy-puh-rak-TIV-ih-tee. Hyperactivity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV).
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- hy
- puh
- rak
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperactivity 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.
- rakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperactivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-rak-TIV-ih-tee.
What does hyperactivity mean?
- The quality of being hyperactive; excessive and pathological movement and restlessness.
Where does hyperactivity come from?
From hyper- + activity.
Words that rhyme with hyperactivity
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Questions about saying hyperactivity
How do you pronounce hyperactivity?
Say hy-puh-rak-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperactivity?
Hyperactivity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV). Broken into parts: hy · puh · rak · TIV · ih · tee.
Is hyperactivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪti/ (hy-puh-rak-TIV-ih-tee).