How to pronounce hypercube
Say it like HY-per-kyoob. Hypercube has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- kyoob
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypercube pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kyoobKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hypercube
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh-kyoob.
What does hypercube mean?
- A geometric figure in four or more dimensions, which is analogous to a cube in three dimensions. Specifically, the n-dimensional equivalent of a cube for any non-negative integer n.
- Such a figure in four dimensions; a tesseract.
- A data cube with more than three dimensions.
Where does hypercube come from?
From hyper- + cube.
Questions about saying hypercube
How do you pronounce hypercube?
Say HY-per-kyoob. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚkjub/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəkjuːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypercube?
Hypercube has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · kyoob.
Is hypercube 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 /ˈhaɪpəkjuːb/ (HY-puh-kyoob).