How to pronounce hyperthermia
Say it like hy-per-THUR-mee-uh. Hyperthermia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- hy
- per
- THUR
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperthermia 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.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperthermia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-THUR-mee-uh.
What does hyperthermia mean?
- The condition of having an abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body to deal with the heat coming from the environment.
- The therapeutic application of heat to a patient, especially as treatment to cancer.
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Questions about saying hyperthermia
How do you pronounce hyperthermia?
Say hy-per-THUR-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˈθɝmiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperthermia?
Hyperthermia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: hy · per · THUR · mee · uh.
Is hyperthermia 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːmiə/ (hy-puh-THUR-mee-uh).