How to pronounce hypocritical
Say it like hip-uh-KRIT-ih-kul. Hypocritical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT).
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- hip
- uh
- KRIT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypocritical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypocritical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hip-uh-KRIT-ih-kul.
What does hypocritical mean?
- Characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite.
Words that rhyme with hypocritical
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Questions about saying hypocritical
How do you pronounce hypocritical?
Say hip-uh-KRIT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypocritical?
Hypocritical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIT). Broken into parts: hip · uh · KRIT · ih · kul.
Is hypocritical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/ (hip-uh-KRIT-ih-kul).