How to pronounce hyperamative
Say it like hy-puh-RAM-uh-tiv. Hyperamative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌhaɪpəˈræmətɪv/hy-puh-RAM-uh-tiv
UK British/ˌhaɪpəˈræmətɪv/hy-puh-RAM-uh-tiv
- hy
- puh
- RAM
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperamative 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.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperamative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-RAM-uh-tiv.
What does hyperamative mean?
adjective
- Excessively amorous, with sexual connotations.
Where does hyperamative come from?
From hyper- + amative.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- chaste
- disinterested
- unaroused
Questions about saying hyperamative
How do you pronounce hyperamative?
Say hy-puh-RAM-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈræmətɪv/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈræmətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperamative?
Hyperamative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAM). Broken into parts: hy · puh · RAM · uh · tiv.
Is hyperamative 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈræmətɪv/ (hy-puh-RAM-uh-tiv).