How to pronounce hyperdonut
Say it like hy-per-DOH-nuht. Hyperdonut has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- hy
- per
- DOH
- nuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperdonut 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.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperdonut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-puh-DOH-nut.
What does hyperdonut mean?
- A hypertorus.
Where does hyperdonut come from?
From hyper- + donut.
Words that rhyme with hyperdonut
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Questions about saying hyperdonut
How do you pronounce hyperdonut?
Say hy-per-DOH-nuht. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˈdoʊˌnʌt/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈdəʊnʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperdonut?
Hyperdonut has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: hy · per · DOH · nuht.
Is hyperdonut 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈdəʊnʌt/ (hy-puh-DOH-nut).