How to pronounce hysterical
Say it like hih-STER-ih-kul. Hysterical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER).
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US American/hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/hih-STER-ih-kul
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- hih
- STER
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hysterical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hysterical mean?
adjective
- Of, or arising from hysteria.
- Having, or prone to having hysterics.
- Provoking uncontrollable laughter.
Words that rhyme with hysterical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hysterical.
Questions about saying hysterical
How do you pronounce hysterical?
Say hih-STER-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hysterical?
Hysterical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER). Broken into parts: hih · STER · ih · kul.