How to pronounce hyperphenomenal
Say it like hy-per-fuh-NAH-mih-nul. Hyperphenomenal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH).
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- hy
- per
- fuh
- NAH
- mih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperphenomenal 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperphenomenal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-puh-fuh-NOM-ih-nul.
What does hyperphenomenal mean?
- Above and beyond what is phenomenal; superphenomenal.
Where does hyperphenomenal come from?
From hyper- + phenomenal.
Words that rhyme with hyperphenomenal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyperphenomenal.
Questions about saying hyperphenomenal
How do you pronounce hyperphenomenal?
Say hy-per-fuh-NAH-mih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərfəˈnɑmɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəfəˈnɒmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperphenomenal?
Hyperphenomenal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH). Broken into parts: hy · per · fuh · NAH · mih · nul.
Is hyperphenomenal 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 /ˌhaɪpəfəˈnɒmɪnəl/ (hy-puh-fuh-NOM-ih-nul).