How to pronounce hypersensitive
Say it like hy-per-SEN-sih-tiv. Hypersensitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- hy
- per
- SEN
- sih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypersensitive 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypersensitive
- 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-SEN-sih-tiv.
What does hypersensitive mean?
- Highly or abnormally sensitive to some substances or agents, especially to some allergen.
- Excessively sensitive; easily offended.
Where does hypersensitive come from?
From hyper- + sensitive.
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Questions about saying hypersensitive
How do you pronounce hypersensitive?
Say hy-per-SEN-sih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈsɛnsɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈsɛnsɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypersensitive?
Hypersensitive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: hy · per · SEN · sih · tiv.
Is hypersensitive 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ (hy-puh-SEN-sih-tiv).