How to pronounce hypothermia
Say it like hy-puh-THUR-mee-uh. Hypothermia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- hy
- puh
- THUR
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothermia 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypothermia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-THUR-mee-uh.
What does hypothermia mean?
- Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.“Hypothermia is the systemic cold injury.”
Words that rhyme with hypothermia
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Questions about saying hypothermia
How do you pronounce hypothermia?
Say hy-puh-THUR-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈθɝmiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothermia?
Hypothermia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: hy · puh · THUR · mee · uh.
Is hypothermia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːmiə/ (hy-puh-THUR-mee-uh).