How to pronounce hypersphere
Say it like HY-pus-feer. Hypersphere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- pus
- feer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypersphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypersphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-pus-feer.
What does hypersphere mean?
- The set of all points in a given hyperspace that are at a given distance from a given point; a generalization of a sphere in four or more dimensions.
- A zorb; the act of zorbing, entering a zorbing ball, strapping into a harness, and rolling down a hill.
Where does hypersphere come from?
From hyper- + sphere.
Questions about saying hypersphere
How do you pronounce hypersphere?
Say HY-pus-feer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpəsˌfɪr/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəsˌfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypersphere?
Hypersphere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · pus · feer.
Is hypersphere 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 /ˈhaɪpəsˌfɪə/ (HY-pus-feer).