How to pronounce hypnagogia
Say it like hip-nuh-GOJ-ee-uh. Hypnagogia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOJ).
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- hip
- nuh
- GOJ
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypnagogia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypnagogia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hip-nuh-GOJ-ee-uh.
What does hypnagogia mean?
- A condition characterized by dreamlike auditory, visual, or tactile sensations when half-awake.
Questions about saying hypnagogia
How do you pronounce hypnagogia?
Say hip-nuh-GOJ-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪpnəˈɡɑdʒiə/. In British English it is /ˌhɪpnəˈɡɒdʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypnagogia?
Hypnagogia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOJ). Broken into parts: hip · nuh · GOJ · ee · uh.
Is hypnagogia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhɪpnəˈɡɒdʒiə/ (hip-nuh-GOJ-ee-uh).