How to pronounce hyperinflation
Say it like hy-puh-rin-FLAY-shun. Hyperinflation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLAY).
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- hy
- puh
- rin
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperinflation 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperinflation
American and British speakers say hyperinflation in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-puh-rin-FLAY-shun.
What does hyperinflation mean?
- Excessive inflation.“hyperinflation of the lungs”
- A very high rate of inflation.
Where does hyperinflation come from?
From hyper- + inflation.
Words that rhyme with hyperinflation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyperinflation.
Questions about saying hyperinflation
How do you pronounce hyperinflation?
Say hy-puh-rin-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperinflation?
Hyperinflation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLAY). Broken into parts: hy · puh · rin · FLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say hyperinflation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.