How to pronounce hypercritic
Say it like hy-per-KRIT-ik. Hypercritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT).
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- hy
- per
- KRIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypercritic 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypercritic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-KRIT-ik.
What does hypercritic mean?
- A carping or unduly censorious critic.
- hypercritical
Where does hypercritic come from?
From hyper- + critic.
Words that rhyme with hypercritic
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Questions about saying hypercritic
How do you pronounce hypercritic?
Say hy-per-KRIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈkrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypercritic?
Hypercritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT). Broken into parts: hy · per · KRIT · ik.
Is hypercritic 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈkrɪtɪk/ (hy-puh-KRIT-ik).