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hyperthesis

/haɪˈpɝ.θə.sɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hy-per-the-sis
IPA
/haɪˈpɝ.θə.sɪs/
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.

Uncountable

Etymology

From hyper- + metathesis.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /haɪˈpɝ.θə.sɪs/
  • British English: /haɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce hyperthesis?
The recorded pronunciation is /haɪˈpɝ.θə.sɪs/.
What does hyperthesis mean?
A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.
Where does hyperthesis come from?
From hyper- + metathesis.

How to pronounce hyperthesis

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