How to pronounce hypophrygian
Say it like hy-poh-FRIJ-ee-un. Hypophrygian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRIJ).
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- hy
- poh
- FRIJ
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypophrygian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypophrygian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-FRIJ-ee-un.
What does hypophrygian mean?
- Of or relating to a musical mode or diatonic scale in medieval chant theory, the fourth mode of church music and the plagal counterpart of the authentic third mode, or Phrygian.
- The hypophrygian mode.
Where does hypophrygian come from?
From hypo- + Phrygian.
Questions about saying hypophrygian
How do you pronounce hypophrygian?
Say hy-poh-FRIJ-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈfrɪdʒiən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈfrɪdʒiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypophrygian?
Hypophrygian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRIJ). Broken into parts: hy · poh · FRIJ · ee · un.
Is hypophrygian 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈfrɪdʒiən/ (hy-poh-FRIJ-ee-un).