How to pronounce hysteric
Say it like his-TER-ik. Hysteric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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US American/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪk/his-TER-ik
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- his
- TER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hysteric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does hysteric mean?
noun
- A hysterical person.
- Hysterical; relating to hysteria.
Words that rhyme with hysteric
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Questions about saying hysteric
How do you pronounce hysteric?
Say his-TER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪˈstɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hysteric?
Hysteric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: his · TER · ik.