How to pronounce hyponym
Say it like HY-poh-nim. Hyponym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- poh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyponym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hyponym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HY-poh-nim.
What does hyponym mean?
- A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.“The words “dog”, “cat”, and “horse” are hyponyms of “animal” because dogs, cats, and horses are types of animal.”
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Questions about saying hyponym
How do you pronounce hyponym?
Say HY-poh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpoʊnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyponym?
Hyponym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · poh · nim.
Is hyponym pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhaɪpəʊnɪm/ (HY-poh-nim).