How to pronounce hyperbaton
Say it like hy-PUR-buh-tahn. Hyperbaton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/haɪˈpɝbətɑn/hy-PUR-buh-tahn
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hy
- PUR
- buh
- tahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperbaton 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does hyperbaton mean?
noun
- An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.
- Adding a word or thought to a sentence that is already semantically complete, thus drawing emphasis to the addition.
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Questions about saying hyperbaton
How do you pronounce hyperbaton?
Say hy-PUR-buh-tahn. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɝbətɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperbaton?
Hyperbaton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: hy · PUR · buh · tahn.