How to pronounce hypercolonize
Say it like hy-per-KOL-uh-nyze. Hypercolonize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- hy
- per
- KOL
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypercolonize 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.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hypercolonize
- 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-KOL-uh-nyze.
What does hypercolonize mean?
- To colonize excessively.
Where does hypercolonize come from?
From hyper- + colonize.
Words that rhyme with hypercolonize
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Questions about saying hypercolonize
How do you pronounce hypercolonize?
Say hy-per-KOL-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈkɑlənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒlənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypercolonize?
Hypercolonize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: hy · per · KOL · uh · nyze.
Is hypercolonize 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒlənaɪz/ (hy-puh-KOL-uh-nyze).