How to pronounce hypertrophy
Say it like hy-PUR-truh-fee. Hypertrophy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- hy
- PUR
- truh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypertrophy 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hypertrophy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-PUR-truh-fee.
What does hypertrophy mean?
- An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.
- Increase in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.
- Of a tissue or organ, to increase in size.
- To enlarge or extend.
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Questions about saying hypertrophy
How do you pronounce hypertrophy?
Say hy-PUR-truh-fee. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɝtrəfi/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɜːtrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: hy · PUR · truh · fee.
Is hypertrophy 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 /haɪˈpɜːtrəfi/ (hy-PUR-truh-fee).