How to pronounce hyperstition
Say it like hy-per-STISH-un. Hyperstition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH).
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- hy
- per
- STISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperstition 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- STISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperstition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-STISH-un.
What does hyperstition mean?
- A cultural belief (especially a work of fiction) that makes itself real; a cultural self-fulfilling prophecy where some cultural idea or hype truly brings about the thing it describes.
Where does hyperstition come from?
Modelled on superstition (“belief, not based on reason, that one's behavior can magically influence events”)
Words that rhyme with hyperstition
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Questions about saying hyperstition
How do you pronounce hyperstition?
Say hy-per-STISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˈstɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈstɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperstition?
Hyperstition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH). Broken into parts: hy · per · STISH · un.
Is hyperstition 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈstɪʃən/ (hy-puh-STISH-un).