How to pronounce hypertonic
Say it like hy-per-TON-ik. Hypertonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON).
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- hy
- per
- TON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypertonic 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.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypertonic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-puh-TON-ik.
What does hypertonic mean?
- Having a greater osmotic pressure than another.
- Having a very high muscular tension; spastic.
Where does hypertonic come from?
From hyper- + tonic.
Words that rhyme with hypertonic
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Questions about saying hypertonic
How do you pronounce hypertonic?
Say hy-per-TON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypertonic?
Hypertonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON). Broken into parts: hy · per · TON · ik.
Is hypertonic 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈtɒnɪk/ (hy-puh-TON-ik).