How to pronounce hypocorism
Say it like hy-POK-uh-riz-um. Hypocorism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK).
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- hy
- POK
- uh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypocorism 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.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypocorism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-POK-uh-riz-um.
What does hypocorism mean?
- A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
- The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
- Baby talk, such as bow-wow for dog and choo-choo for train.
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Questions about saying hypocorism
How do you pronounce hypocorism?
Say hy-POK-uh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑkəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒkəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypocorism?
Hypocorism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK). Broken into parts: hy · POK · uh · riz · um.
Is hypocorism 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 /haɪˈpɒkəˌrɪzəm/ (hy-POK-uh-riz-um).