How to pronounce hypericon
Say it like hy-PUR-ih-kon. Hypericon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- hy
- PUR
- ih
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypericon 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hypericon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-PUR-ih-kon.
What does hypericon mean?
- Hypericum; St. John's wort.
Where does hypericon come from?
Borrowed from Latin hypericon.
Questions about saying hypericon
How do you pronounce hypericon?
Say hy-PUR-ih-kon. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɝɪkɑn/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɜːɪkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypericon?
Hypericon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: hy · PUR · ih · kon.
Is hypericon 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 /haɪˈpɜːɪkɒn/ (hy-PUR-ih-kon).