How to pronounce hyperdrive
Say it like HY-per-dryve. Hyperdrive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- dryve
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperdrive 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.
- dryveGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperdrive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh-dryve.
What does hyperdrive mean?
- A spaceship engine that allows faster-than-light travel by entering hyperspace.“The ship's hyperdrive had failed, leaving them stranded years from any repair base.”
- A state of accelerated action.“With enemies closing in fast, our hero's mind sprung into hyperdrive.”
Where does hyperdrive come from?
From hyper- + drive.
Questions about saying hyperdrive
How do you pronounce hyperdrive?
Say HY-per-dryve. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚˌdraɪv/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəˌdraɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperdrive?
Hyperdrive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · dryve.
Is hyperdrive 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 /ˈhaɪpəˌdraɪv/ (HY-puh-dryve).