How to pronounce hypocoristic
Say it like hy-puh-kuh-RIS-tik. Hypocoristic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS).
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- hy
- puh
- kuh
- RIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypocoristic 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypocoristic
American and British speakers say hypocoristic in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɪstɪk/ in the US and /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-puh-kuh-RIS-tik.
What does hypocoristic mean?
- Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
- Relating to baby talk.
- A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
Words that rhyme with hypocoristic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypocoristic.
Questions about saying hypocoristic
How do you pronounce hypocoristic?
Say hy-puh-kuh-RIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypocoristic?
Hypocoristic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS). Broken into parts: hy · puh · kuh · RIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say hypocoristic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɪstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪpəkəˈrɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.