How to pronounce hyperplasia
Say it like hy-per-PLAY-zhah. Hyperplasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAY).
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US American/ˌhaɪpɚˈpleɪʒɑ/hy-per-PLAY-zhah
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hy
- per
- PLAY
- zhah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperplasia 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.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does hyperplasia mean?
noun
- An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.
Where does hyperplasia come from?
From hyper- + -plasia.
Questions about saying hyperplasia
How do you pronounce hyperplasia?
Say hy-per-PLAY-zhah. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈpleɪʒɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAY). Broken into parts: hy · per · PLAY · zhah.