How to pronounce hypnosis
Say it like hip-NOH-sus. Hypnosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- hip
- NOH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypnosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypnosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hip-NOH-sus.
What does hypnosis mean?
- A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.“clinical hypnosis”
- The practice of inducing hypnosis; hypnotism.
- Any of various sleep-like conditions.
Words that rhyme with hypnosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypnosis.
Questions about saying hypnosis
How do you pronounce hypnosis?
Say hip-NOH-sus. The American pronunciation is /hɪpˈnoʊsəs/. In British English it is /hɪpˈnəʊsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypnosis?
Hypnosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: hip · NOH · sus.
Is hypnosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /hɪpˈnəʊsəs/ (hip-NOH-sus).