How to pronounce hyperekplexia
Say it like hy-per-ek-PLEK-see-uh. Hyperekplexia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLEK).
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- hy
- per
- ek
- PLEK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperekplexia 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.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperekplexia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-ek-PLEK-see-uh.
What does hyperekplexia mean?
- A neurological disorder characterized by an exaggerated startle response in situations of distress.
Words that rhyme with hyperekplexia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyperekplexia.
Questions about saying hyperekplexia
How do you pronounce hyperekplexia?
Say hy-per-ek-PLEK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚɛkˈplɛksiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəɛkˈplɛksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperekplexia?
Hyperekplexia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLEK). Broken into parts: hy · per · ek · PLEK · see · uh.
Is hyperekplexia 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 /ˌhaɪpəɛkˈplɛksiə/ (hy-puh-ek-PLEK-see-uh).