How to pronounce hyperproteinuria
Say it like hy-per-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh. Hyperproteinuria has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NYUUR).
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- hy
- per
- proh
- tee
- NYUUR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperproteinuria 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.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperproteinuria
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh.
What does hyperproteinuria mean?
- An excessive amount of protein in the urine.
Where does hyperproteinuria come from?
From hyper- + proteinuria.
Questions about saying hyperproteinuria
How do you pronounce hyperproteinuria?
Say hy-per-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˌproʊtiˈnjʊriə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˌprəʊtiˈnjʊriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperproteinuria?
Hyperproteinuria has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: hy · per · proh · tee · NYUUR · ee · uh.
Is hyperproteinuria 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 /ˌhaɪpəˌprəʊtiˈnjʊriə/ (hy-puh-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh).