How to pronounce hypertext
Say it like HY-per-tekst. Hypertext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- tekst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypertext 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tekstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hypertext
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-puh-tekst.
What does hypertext mean?
- Digital text in which the reader may navigate related information through embedded hyperlinks.
- A hypertext document.
Where does hypertext come from?
From hyper- + text; coined by American information technologist, philosopher, and sociologist Ted Nelson in 1965.
Questions about saying hypertext
How do you pronounce hypertext?
Say HY-per-tekst. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpɚˌtɛkst/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəˌtɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypertext?
Hypertext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · tekst.
Is hypertext 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 /ˈhaɪpəˌtɛkst/ (HY-puh-tekst).