How to pronounce hyperbolic
Say it like hy-per-BOL-ik. Hyperbolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑlɪk/hy-per-BOL-ik
UK British/ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪk/hy-puh-BOL-ik
- hy
- per
- BOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperbolic 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperbolic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-puh-BOL-ik.
What does hyperbolic mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to hyperbole.
- Using hyperbole: exaggerated.
- Of a perceived color, having a saturation exceeding 100%.
- Of or pertaining to a hyperbola.
- Indicates that the specified function is a hyperbolic function rather than a trigonometric function.“The hyperbolic cosine of zero is one.”
- Having negative curvature or sectional curvature.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- exaggerative
- inflated
Words that rhyme with hyperbolic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyperbolic.
Questions about saying hyperbolic
How do you pronounce hyperbolic?
Say hy-per-BOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperbolic?
Hyperbolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL). Broken into parts: hy · per · BOL · ik.
Is hyperbolic 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪk/ (hy-puh-BOL-ik).