How to pronounce hypocrite
Say it like HIP-uh-krit. Hypocrite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- uh
- krit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypocrite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kritGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypocrite
American and British speakers say hypocrite in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/ in the US and /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-uh-krit.
What does hypocrite mean?
- Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs.
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Questions about saying hypocrite
How do you pronounce hypocrite?
Say HIP-uh-krit. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypocrite?
Hypocrite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · uh · krit.
Do Americans and Brits say hypocrite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.