How to pronounce hypermetropia
Say it like hy-per-muh-TROH-pee-uh. Hypermetropia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROH).
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- hy
- per
- muh
- TROH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypermetropia 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. 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 hypermetropia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-puh-muh-TROH-pee-uh.
What does hypermetropia mean?
- Synonym of hyperopia.
Words that rhyme with hypermetropia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypermetropia.
Questions about saying hypermetropia
How do you pronounce hypermetropia?
Say hy-per-muh-TROH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərməˈtroʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəməˈtrəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypermetropia?
Hypermetropia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TROH). Broken into parts: hy · per · muh · TROH · pee · uh.
Is hypermetropia 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 /ˌhaɪpəməˈtrəʊpiə/ (hy-puh-muh-TROH-pee-uh).