How to pronounce hypnagogic
Say it like hip-nuh-GOJ-ik. Hypnagogic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOJ).
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- hip
- nuh
- GOJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypnagogic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypnagogic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hip-nuh-GOJ-ik.
What does hypnagogic mean?
- That induces sleep; soporific, somniferous.
- That accompanies falling asleep; especially, pertaining to the semi-conscious period immediately preceding sleep.
Words that rhyme with hypnagogic
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Questions about saying hypnagogic
How do you pronounce hypnagogic?
Say hip-nuh-GOJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪpnəˈɡɑdʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypnagogic?
Hypnagogic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOJ). Broken into parts: hip · nuh · GOJ · ik.
Is hypnagogic 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 /ˌhɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/ (hip-nuh-GOJ-ik).