How to pronounce hypercritical
Say it like hy-per-KRIT-ih-kul. Hypercritical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT).
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- hy
- per
- KRIT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypercritical 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.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypercritical
- 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-ih-kul.
What does hypercritical mean?
- Meticulously or excessively critical.
Where does hypercritical come from?
From hyper- + critical.
Words that rhyme with hypercritical
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Questions about saying hypercritical
How do you pronounce hypercritical?
Say hy-per-KRIT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈkrɪtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypercritical?
Hypercritical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT). Broken into parts: hy · per · KRIT · ih · kul.
Is hypercritical 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/ (hy-puh-KRIT-ih-kul).