How to pronounce hypocrisy
Say it like hih-POK-ruh-see. Hypocrisy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK).
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- hih
- POK
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypocrisy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hypocrisy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hih-POK-ruh-see.
What does hypocrisy mean?
- an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
- insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have
Where does hypocrisy come from?
Displaced native Old English līċettung.
Words that rhyme with hypocrisy
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Questions about saying hypocrisy
How do you pronounce hypocrisy?
Say hih-POK-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈpɑkrəsi/. In British English it is /hɪˈpɒkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypocrisy?
Hypocrisy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK). Broken into parts: hih · POK · ruh · see.
Is hypocrisy 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 /hɪˈpɒkrəsi/ (hih-POK-ruh-see).