How to pronounce hypoactivate
Say it like hy-poh-AK-tih-vayt. Hypoactivate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- hy
- poh
- AK
- tih
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoactivate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hypoactivate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-AK-tih-vayt.
What does hypoactivate mean?
- To reduce the level of activation or activity of (a process, region, or function), especially in biological or neural contexts.
Where does hypoactivate come from?
From hypo- + activate.
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Questions about saying hypoactivate
How do you pronounce hypoactivate?
Say hy-poh-AK-tih-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈæktɪveɪt/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈæktɪveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoactivate?
Hypoactivate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: hy · poh · AK · tih · vayt.
Is hypoactivate 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈæktɪveɪt/ (hy-poh-AK-tih-vayt).