How to pronounce hyperbaric
Say it like hy-PUR-bar-ik. Hyperbaric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- hy
- PUR
- bar
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperbaric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperbaric
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-PUR-bar-ik.
Other ways to say hyperbaric
Hyperbaric also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- hy-per-BAR-ik /haɪpɚˈbɑrɪk/
What does hyperbaric mean?
- Of, relating to, or using greater than normal pressure (as of oxygen).
Where does hyperbaric come from?
From hyper- + baric.
Questions about saying hyperbaric
How do you pronounce hyperbaric?
Say hy-PUR-bar-ik. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɝˌbærɪk/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɜːˌbærɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperbaric?
Hyperbaric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: hy · PUR · bar · ik.
Is hyperbaric 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 /haɪˈpɜːˌbærɪk/ (hy-PUR-bar-ik).