How to pronounce hypotheses
Say it like hy-POTH-uh-seez. Hypotheses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH).
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- hy
- POTH
- uh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotheses 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.
- POTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hypotheses
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-POTH-ih-seez.
What does hypotheses mean?
- plural of hypothesis How to pronounce hypothesis
Questions about saying hypotheses
How do you pronounce hypotheses?
Say hy-POTH-uh-seez. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑθəˌsiz/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒθɪsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotheses?
Hypotheses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH). Broken into parts: hy · POTH · uh · seez.
Is hypotheses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /haɪˈpɒθɪsiːz/ (hy-POTH-ih-seez).