How to pronounce hypermissile
Say it like hy-per-MIS-eyel. Hypermissile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS).
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- hy
- per
- MIS
- eyel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypermissile 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 "er" in butter.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hypermissile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-MIS-eyel.
What does hypermissile mean?
- An extremely advanced and powerful missile or projectile; a supermissile.
Where does hypermissile come from?
From hyper- + missile.
Questions about saying hypermissile
How do you pronounce hypermissile?
Say hy-per-MIS-eyel. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈmɪsaɪl/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈmɪsaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypermissile?
Hypermissile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS). Broken into parts: hy · per · MIS · eyel.
Is hypermissile 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈmɪsaɪl/ (hy-puh-MIS-eyel).