How to pronounce hypocrites
Say it like HIP-uh-krits. Hypocrites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- uh
- krits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypocrites 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.
- kritsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypocrites
American and British speakers say hypocrites in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪts/ in the US and /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-uh-krits.
What does hypocrites mean?
- plural of hypocrite How to pronounce hypocrite
Questions about saying hypocrites
How do you pronounce hypocrites?
Say HIP-uh-krits. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪts/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypocrites?
Hypocrites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · uh · krits.
Do Americans and Brits say hypocrites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪts/ and the British form is /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.