How to pronounce hypogeum
Say it like hy-puh-JEE-um. Hypogeum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- hy
- puh
- JEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypogeum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypogeum
American and British speakers say hypogeum in essentially the same way: /haɪpəˈdʒiəm/ in the US and /haɪpəˈdʒiːəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-puh-JEE-um.
What does hypogeum mean?
- An underground room or cavern (also used figuratively).
Words that rhyme with hypogeum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypogeum.
Questions about saying hypogeum
How do you pronounce hypogeum?
Say hy-puh-JEE-um. The American pronunciation is /haɪpəˈdʒiəm/. In British English it is /haɪpəˈdʒiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypogeum?
Hypogeum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: hy · puh · JEE · um.
Do Americans and Brits say hypogeum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪpəˈdʒiəm/ and the British form is /haɪpəˈdʒiːəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.