How to pronounce hyperatticism
Say it like HY-per-at-ih-sih-zum. Hyperatticism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- at
- ih
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperatticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperatticism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-puh-at-ih-sih-zum.
What does hyperatticism mean?
- A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Attic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Attic Greek.
Where does hyperatticism come from?
From hyper- + Attic + -ism.
Questions about saying hyperatticism
How do you pronounce hyperatticism?
Say HY-per-at-ih-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚˌætɪsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəˌætɪsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperatticism?
Hyperatticism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · at · ih · sih · zum.
Is hyperatticism 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 /ˈhaɪpəˌætɪsɪzəm/ (HY-puh-at-ih-sih-zum).