How to pronounce hyperborean
Say it like hy-per-BOH-ree-yin. Hyperborean has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌhaɪpɚˈboʊrijɪn/hy-per-BOH-ree-yin
UK British/haɪpəˈbɔːrɪən/hy-puh-BAW-reern
- hy
- per
- BOH
- ree
- yin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperborean 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.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperborean
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-BAW-reern.
What does hyperborean mean?
noun
- One of a race of people living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.
- Any person living in a northern country, or to the north.
- Pertaining to the extreme north of the earth; or (usually humorous) to a specific northern country or area.
Questions about saying hyperborean
How do you pronounce hyperborean?
Say hy-per-BOH-ree-yin. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈboʊrijɪn/. In British English it is /haɪpəˈbɔːrɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperborean?
Hyperborean has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH). Broken into parts: hy · per · BOH · ree · yin.
Is hyperborean pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /haɪpəˈbɔːrɪən/ (hy-puh-BAW-reern).