How to pronounce hypersensitivity
Say it like hy-per-SEN-sih-tiv-ih-tee. Hypersensitivity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- hy
- per
- SEN
- sih
- tiv
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypersensitivity 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.
- tivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hypersensitivity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-SEN-sih-tiv-ih-tee.
What does hypersensitivity mean?
- Any heightened immune response to an antigen; an allergy; hypersensation.
- The state of being easily offended or hurt.
Where does hypersensitivity come from?
From hyper- + sensitivity.
Questions about saying hypersensitivity
How do you pronounce hypersensitivity?
Say hy-per-SEN-sih-tiv-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈsɛnsɪˌtɪvɪˌti/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈsɛnsɪˌtɪvɪˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypersensitivity?
Hypersensitivity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: hy · per · SEN · sih · tiv · ih · tee.
Is hypersensitivity 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈsɛnsɪˌtɪvɪˌtiː/ (hy-puh-SEN-sih-tiv-ih-tee).