How to pronounce hyperthymesia
Say it like hy-per-thy-MEE-zhuh. Hyperthymesia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE).
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- hy
- per
- thy
- MEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperthymesia 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 "er" in butter.
- thyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperthymesia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-thy-MEE-zee-uh.
What does hyperthymesia mean?
- A rare condition in which a person possesses a superior autobiographical memory and is able to recall the vast majority of personal events and experiences in life.
Words that rhyme with hyperthymesia
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Questions about saying hyperthymesia
How do you pronounce hyperthymesia?
Say hy-per-thy-MEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚθaɪˈmiʒə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəθaɪˈmiːziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperthymesia?
Hyperthymesia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE). Broken into parts: hy · per · thy · MEE · zhuh.
Is hyperthymesia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəθaɪˈmiːziə/ (hy-puh-thy-MEE-zee-uh).