How to pronounce hypermiling
Say it like HY-per-my-ling. Hypermiling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- my
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypermiling 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.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypermiling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh-my-ling.
What does hypermiling mean?
- Driving a motor vehicle slowly so as to maximize fuel efficiency.
Where does hypermiling come from?
From hyper- + mile + -ing.
Questions about saying hypermiling
How do you pronounce hypermiling?
Say HY-per-my-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚmaɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəmaɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypermiling?
Hypermiling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · my · ling.
Is hypermiling 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 /ˈhaɪpəmaɪlɪŋ/ (HY-puh-my-ling).