How to pronounce hyperprofessionalism
Say it like hy-per-pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-lih-zum. Hyperprofessionalism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FESH).
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- hy
- per
- pruh
- FESH
- uh
- nuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperprofessionalism 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperprofessionalism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-lih-zum.
What does hyperprofessionalism mean?
- The strong emphasis on professional behavior, standards, and formality beyond what is normally expected.
Where does hyperprofessionalism come from?
From hyperprofessional + -ism.
Questions about saying hyperprofessionalism
How do you pronounce hyperprofessionalism?
Say hy-per-pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚprəˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəprəˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperprofessionalism?
Hyperprofessionalism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FESH). Broken into parts: hy · per · pruh · FESH · uh · nuh · lih · zum.
Is hyperprofessionalism 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 /ˌhaɪpəprəˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/ (hy-puh-pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-lih-zum).