How to pronounce hypersonic
Say it like hy-per-SON-ik. Hypersonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON).
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- hy
- per
- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypersonic 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.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypersonic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-puh-SON-ik.
What does hypersonic mean?
- Of a speed, equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.
- Of a speed, far enough above the speed of sound as to cause significant differences in behavior due to chemical reactions or dissociation of the air.
Where does hypersonic come from?
From hyper- + sonic. Doublet of supersonic.
Words that rhyme with hypersonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypersonic.
Questions about saying hypersonic
How do you pronounce hypersonic?
Say hy-per-SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypersonic?
Hypersonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON). Broken into parts: hy · per · SON · ik.
Is hypersonic 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈsɒnɪk/ (hy-puh-SON-ik).