How to pronounce hyperlink
Say it like HY-per-lingk. Hyperlink has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- lingk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperlink 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.
- lingkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperlink
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh-lingk.
What does hyperlink mean?
- The URL or other address that defines a hyperlink's target or function.“Copy the hyperlink and paste it into an email.”
- To point to another document by a hyperlink.
- To add a hyperlink to a document.
- To use a hyperlink to jump to a document.
Where does hyperlink come from?
From hyper- + link, or a blend of hypertext + link.
Questions about saying hyperlink
How do you pronounce hyperlink?
Say HY-per-lingk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚlɪŋk/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəlɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperlink?
Hyperlink has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · lingk.
Is hyperlink 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 /ˈhaɪpəlɪŋk/ (HY-puh-lingk).