How to pronounce hypercorrection
Say it like hy-per-kuh-REK-shun. Hypercorrection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REK).
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- hy
- per
- kuh
- REK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypercorrection 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypercorrection
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-kuh-REK-shun.
What does hypercorrection mean?
- Nonstandard language use that results from the overapplication of a perceived prescriptive rule.
- A nonstandard form so used.
Where does hypercorrection come from?
From hyper- + correction.
Words that rhyme with hypercorrection
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Questions about saying hypercorrection
How do you pronounce hypercorrection?
Say hy-per-kuh-REK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚkəˈrɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypercorrection?
Hypercorrection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REK). Broken into parts: hy · per · kuh · REK · shun.
Is hypercorrection 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 /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɛkʃən/ (hy-puh-kuh-REK-shun).