How to pronounce hyperacusis
Say it like hy-puh-ruh-KYOO-sis. Hyperacusis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO).
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- hy
- puh
- ruh
- KYOO
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperacusis 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperacusis
American and British speakers say hyperacusis in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪpərəˈkjusɪs/ in the US and /ˌhaɪpərəˈkjuːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-puh-ruh-KYOO-sis.
What does hyperacusis mean?
- A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises.
Where does hyperacusis come from?
From hyper- + -acusis.
Questions about saying hyperacusis
How do you pronounce hyperacusis?
Say hy-puh-ruh-KYOO-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərəˈkjusɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpərəˈkjuːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperacusis?
Hyperacusis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO). Broken into parts: hy · puh · ruh · KYOO · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say hyperacusis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪpərəˈkjusɪs/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪpərəˈkjuːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.