How to pronounce hyperionism
Say it like HY-per-eye-on-ih-zum. Hyperionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- eye
- on
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperionism
- 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-puh-eye-on-ih-zum.
What does hyperionism mean?
- A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Ionic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Ionic Greek.
Where does hyperionism come from?
From hyper- + Ionic + -ism.
Questions about saying hyperionism
How do you pronounce hyperionism?
Say HY-per-eye-on-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚˌaɪɑnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəˌaɪɒnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperionism?
Hyperionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · eye · on · ih · zum.
Is hyperionism 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 /ˈhaɪpəˌaɪɒnɪzəm/ (HY-puh-eye-on-ih-zum).