How to pronounce hyperrelativism
Say it like hy-per-REL-uh-tih-vizm. Hyperrelativism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL).
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- hy
- per
- REL
- uh
- tih
- vizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperrelativism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- RELSay 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vizmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperrelativism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-REL-uh-tih-vizm.
What does hyperrelativism mean?
- Excessive relativism; absolute denial of objective truth
Where does hyperrelativism come from?
From hyper- + relativism.
Questions about saying hyperrelativism
How do you pronounce hyperrelativism?
Say hy-per-REL-uh-tih-vizm. The American pronunciation is /haɪpɚˈrɛlətɪˌvɪzm/. In British English it is /haɪpəˈrɛlətɪˌvɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperrelativism?
Hyperrelativism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL). Broken into parts: hy · per · REL · uh · tih · vizm.
Is hyperrelativism 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 /haɪpəˈrɛlətɪˌvɪzm/ (hy-puh-REL-uh-tih-vizm).