Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hyper

/ˈhaɪ.pəɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
hy-per
IPA
/ˈhaɪ.pəɹ/
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Clipping of hyperextension.

Countable; Informal

noun

Clipping of hypersexuality.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

Clipping of hyperspace.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

Clipping of hyperthyroidism.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

A character or an individual with large body parts, usually the erogenous zones, with extremely exaggerated sizes, as the object of paraphilic arousal.

Countable; Informal

verb

To subject (a film or plate) to photographic hypersensitization, chiefly as a technique in astrophotography.

Transitive verb

verb

To expose (an animal) to a disease-causing organism, to promote hyperimmunity.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Shortenings, all ultimately from the prefix hyper-.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhaɪ.pəɹ/
  • British English: /ˈhaɪ.pə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Derived Forms

Frequently Paired Words

Synonyms

hypertrophilia

Homonyms

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce hyper?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhaɪ.pəɹ/.
What does hyper mean?
Clipping of hyperextension.
Where does hyper come from?
Shortenings, all ultimately from the prefix hyper-.

How to pronounce hyper

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hyper”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhaɪ.pəɹ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hyper”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hyper” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.