How to pronounce hypergamy
Say it like hy-PER-guh-mee. Hypergamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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- hy
- PER
- guh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypergamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hypergamy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-PUH-guh-mee.
What does hypergamy mean?
- Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself.
Where does hypergamy come from?
From hyper- + -gamy.
Questions about saying hypergamy
How do you pronounce hypergamy?
Say hy-PER-guh-mee. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/. In British English it is /haɪˈpəɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypergamy?
Hypergamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: hy · PER · guh · mee.
Is hypergamy 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 /haɪˈpəɡəmi/ (hy-PUH-guh-mee).