How to pronounce hyperthesis
Say it like hy-PUR-thuh-sis. Hyperthesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- hy
- PUR
- thuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperthesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperthesis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-PUR-thih-sis.
What does hyperthesis mean?
- A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.
Where does hyperthesis come from?
From hyper- + metathesis.
Questions about saying hyperthesis
How do you pronounce hyperthesis?
Say hy-PUR-thuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɝθəsɪs/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperthesis?
Hyperthesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: hy · PUR · thuh · sis.
Is hyperthesis 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 /haɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/ (hy-PUR-thih-sis).