How to pronounce hyperbeam
Say it like HY-per-beem. Hyperbeam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhaɪpərbim/HY-per-beem
UK British/ˈhaɪpəbim/HY-puh-beem
- HY
- per
- beem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperbeam 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- beemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperbeam
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh-beem.
What does hyperbeam mean?
noun
- An extraordinarily intense beam of any size (of energy or matter); a superbeam.
Where does hyperbeam come from?
From hyper- + beam.
Questions about saying hyperbeam
How do you pronounce hyperbeam?
Say HY-per-beem. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpərbim/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəbim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperbeam?
Hyperbeam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · beem.
Is hyperbeam 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 /ˈhaɪpəbim/ (HY-puh-beem).