How to pronounce hyperpolyglot
Say it like hy-per-POL-ee-glot. Hyperpolyglot has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL).
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- hy
- per
- POL
- ee
- glot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperpolyglot 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.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- glotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperpolyglot
- 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-POL-ee-glot.
What does hyperpolyglot mean?
- One who masters or becomes fluent in many different languages (six or more).
Where does hyperpolyglot come from?
From hyper- + polyglot.
Questions about saying hyperpolyglot
How do you pronounce hyperpolyglot?
Say hy-per-POL-ee-glot. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˈpɑliɡlɑt/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈpɒliɡlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperpolyglot?
Hyperpolyglot has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL). Broken into parts: hy · per · POL · ee · glot.
Is hyperpolyglot 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈpɒliɡlɒt/ (hy-puh-POL-ee-glot).