How to pronounce hypertrophic
Say it like hy-per-TROH-fik. Hypertrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH).
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- hy
- per
- TROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypertrophic 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypertrophic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-TROF-ik.
What does hypertrophic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting hypertrophy.
- Raised but not to the extent of a keloid. Hypertrophic scars stay within the original area of a wound, while keloids extend beyond.
Where does hypertrophic come from?
From hypertroph(y) + -ic.
Questions about saying hypertrophic
How do you pronounce hypertrophic?
Say hy-per-TROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈtroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /haɪpəˈtrɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypertrophic?
Hypertrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROH). Broken into parts: hy · per · TROH · fik.
Is hypertrophic 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 /haɪpəˈtrɒfɪk/ (hy-puh-TROF-ik).