Loanword · Greek
How to Pronounce Hyperbole/4-syl/
/haɪˈpɜːr.bə.liː/
From Greek *hyperbolḗ* (excess), from *hyperbállein* (to throw beyond). Four syllables, stress on second.
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Common mistakes 1 variants
HY
- per - bo - le
haɪˈpɜːr.bə.liː — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Hyperbole?
Hyperbole is pronounced /haɪˈpɜːr.bə.liː/ — "HY-per-bo-le" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Hyperbole?
Hyperbole has 4 syllables: HY-per-bo-le. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Hyperbole?
The first syllable — "HY" — carries primary stress: /haɪˈpɜːr.bə.liː/.
Where does the word Hyperbole come from?
Hyperbole is a Greek loanword — From Greek *hyperbolḗ* (excess), from *hyperbállein* (to throw beyond). Four syllables, stress on second..
Is Hyperbole pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Hyperbole varies by dialect: AU /haɪˈpɜː.bə.liː/, UK /haɪˈpɜː.bə.liː/, US /haɪˈpɜːr.bə.liː/.
How can I practice pronouncing Hyperbole?
Break the word into 4 syllables and exaggerate each: HY—PER—BO—LE. Stress the first syllable loudly.