How to pronounce hysterics
Say it like his-TER-iks. Hysterics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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US American/ˌhɪˈstɛrɪks/his-TER-iks
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- his
- TER
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hysterics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does hysterics mean?
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Questions about saying hysterics
How do you pronounce hysterics?
Say his-TER-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪˈstɛrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hysterics?
Hysterics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: his · TER · iks.