How to pronounce hypermenorrhea
Say it like hy-per-men-uh-REE-uh. Hypermenorrhea has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (REE).
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- hy
- per
- men
- uh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypermenorrhea 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.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypermenorrhea
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-men-uh-REE-uh.
What does hypermenorrhea mean?
- excessive menstrual discharge
Where does hypermenorrhea come from?
From hyper- + menorrhea.
Words that rhyme with hypermenorrhea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypermenorrhea.
Questions about saying hypermenorrhea
How do you pronounce hypermenorrhea?
Say hy-per-men-uh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərmɛnəˈriə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəmɛnəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypermenorrhea?
Hypermenorrhea has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (REE). Broken into parts: hy · per · men · uh · REE · uh.
Is hypermenorrhea 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 /ˌhaɪpəmɛnəˈriːə/ (hy-puh-men-uh-REE-uh).