How to pronounce hypoallergenic
Say it like hy-poh-al-er-JEN-ik. Hypoallergenic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEN).
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- hy
- poh
- al
- er
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoallergenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypoallergenic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-al-uh-JEN-ik.
What does hypoallergenic mean?
- Containing fewer allergens; minimally allergenic.
- Relating to a hypoallergen.
Where does hypoallergenic come from?
Coined between 1950 and 1955 from hypo- + allergenic.
Words that rhyme with hypoallergenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypoallergenic.
Questions about saying hypoallergenic
How do you pronounce hypoallergenic?
Say hy-poh-al-er-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /haɪpoʊælɚˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /haɪpəʊæləˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoallergenic?
Hypoallergenic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEN). Broken into parts: hy · poh · al · er · JEN · ik.
Is hypoallergenic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /haɪpəʊæləˈdʒɛnɪk/ (hy-poh-al-uh-JEN-ik).