How to pronounce hyperchromatic
Say it like hy-per-kroh-MAT-ik. Hyperchromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- hy
- per
- kroh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperchromatic 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.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. 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 hyperchromatic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-kroh-MAT-ik.
What does hyperchromatic mean?
- hyperchromic
Where does hyperchromatic come from?
From hyper- + chromatic.
Words that rhyme with hyperchromatic
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Questions about saying hyperchromatic
How do you pronounce hyperchromatic?
Say hy-per-kroh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚkroʊˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəkrəʊˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperchromatic?
Hyperchromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: hy · per · kroh · MAT · ik.
Is hyperchromatic 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 /ˌhaɪpəkrəʊˈmætɪk/ (hy-puh-kroh-MAT-ik).