How to pronounce hyperhydrogen
Say it like hy-per-HY-druh-jun. Hyperhydrogen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
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- hy
- per
- HY
- druh
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperhydrogen 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.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperhydrogen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-HY-druh-jun.
What does hyperhydrogen mean?
- An atomic nucleus, an isotope of hydrogen which contains one proton and at least one uncharged lambda hyperon.
Where does hyperhydrogen come from?
From hyper- + hydrogen.
Questions about saying hyperhydrogen
How do you pronounce hyperhydrogen?
Say hy-per-HY-druh-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˈhaɪdrədʒən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈhaɪdrədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperhydrogen?
Hyperhydrogen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: hy · per · HY · druh · jun.
Is hyperhydrogen 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈhaɪdrədʒən/ (hy-puh-HY-druh-jun).