How to pronounce hypernym
Say it like HY-per-nim. Hypernym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypernym 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.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypernym
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh-nim.
What does hypernym mean?
- A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term, as, for example, insect (being a hypernym) for ant.““Musical instrument” is a hypernym of “guitar” because a guitar is a musical instrument: a guitar belongs to a class or type of musical instruments.”
Where does hypernym come from?
From hyper- (“over”) + -nym (“name”).
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Questions about saying hypernym
How do you pronounce hypernym?
Say HY-per-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypernym?
Hypernym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · nim.
Is hypernym 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 /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ (HY-puh-nim).