How to pronounce hypo
Say it like HY-poh. Hypo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hypo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-poh.
What does hypo mean?
- A hypochondriac.
- Sodium thiosulfate (also called hyposulfite of soda), a photographic fixing agent.
- A hypoglycaemia attack in a person with diabetes.
- To have a hypoglycaemia attack.
- To administer a hypodermic injection to.
- To stimulate or boost, as if by administering a hypodermic injection. (Compare hype.)
Words that rhyme with hypo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypo.
Questions about saying hypo
How do you pronounce hypo?
Say HY-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypo?
Hypo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · poh.
Is hypo 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 /ˈhaɪpəʊ/ (HY-poh).