How to pronounce "hyperacusis" in English
ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs
hy·pər·ə·KYOO·sis
Primary stress: KYOO
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “hyperacusis”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
hy
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
pər
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
KYOO
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
sis
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the fourth syllable ("KYOO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "hyperacusis" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "hyperacusis is" sounds like "hyperacusis-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "hyperacusis" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“>> And yet, but yet Nikki with hyperacusis or you with a stethoscope could maybe pick it”— BBC Radio 1Watch clip
“Um and on the other hand you have people with hyperacusis who are”— UNSW CommunityWatch clip
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>> And yet, but yet Nikki with hyperacusis or you with a stethoscope could maybe pick it
Hear it in context: “hyperacusis”
2 clipsThe English word “hyperacusis” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs (phonetic respelling: hy-pər-ə-KYOO-sis). Phonologically, it consists of 5 syllables (hy · pər · ə · KYOO · sis), with primary lexical stress placed on the 4th syllable (KYOO). Grammatically, “hyperacusis” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “hyperacusis” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 1 sampled), and Australian (AUS: 1 sampled) accents, including verified broadcasts from BBC Radio 1, UNSW Community.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇬🇧 UKBBC Radio 1Clip #1 · @8:28
“Little click happens. It's so faint that you know the naked ear couldn't couldn't pick it up. >> And yet, but yet Nikki with hyperacusis or you with a stethoscope could maybe pick it but yet Nikki with hyperacusis or you with a stethoscope could maybe pick it”
- 🇦🇺 AUSUNSW CommunityClip #2 · @60:31
“everything's a little bit muffled. Um but for some people that's how they live every day. Um and on the other hand you have people with hyperacusis who are every day. Um and on the other hand you”
Definition & Meaning: “hyperacusis”
- A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises.
Example Sentences (2)
- “pick it up. >> And yet, but yet Nikki with hyperacusis or you with a stethoscope could maybe pick it”
- “but for some people that's how they live every day. Um and on the other hand you have people with hyperacusis who are”
Pronounce: “hyperacusis”
- Pronunciation:
- hy-pər-ə-KYOO-sis
- Syllables:
- hy · pər · ə · KYOO · sis
- Written Hyphenation:
- hy · pe · ra · cu · sis
- Primary stress:
- KYOO
- IPA:
- ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs
- Hear it in context
- hyperacusis
Words that Rhyme with “hyperacusis”
-usɪsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"hyperacusis" (⁄ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "hyperacusis" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about hyperacusis
How do you pronounce “hyperacusis”?
“hyperacusis” is pronounced ⁄ˌhaɪ.pəɹ.əˈkjuː.sɪs⁄ (hy-pər-ə-KYOO-sis). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “hyperacusis”?
“hyperacusis” has 5 syllables: hy · pər · ə · KYOO · sis.
Where is the stress in “hyperacusis”?
The primary stress in “hyperacusis” is on “KYOO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “hyperacusis” mean?
A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises.
How can I hear “hyperacusis” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “hyperacusis” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “hyperacusis”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).