How to Pronounce “hypercorrective” in English
/hɪpɛrkɒrrɛktæɪv/
hy·per·cor·rec·tive
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IPA/hɪpɛrkɒrrɛktæɪv/
Syllableshy·per·cor·rec·tive
What does “hypercorrective” mean?
ADJECTIVE
- Tending to hypercorrect; pertaining to hypercorrection.
Example sentences
- “You need not be a hypercorrective schoolmarm to lament such tolerance.”
How to pronounce “hypercorrective”
- Syllables:
- hy · per · cor · rec · tive
- IPA:
- /hɪpɛrkɒrrɛktæɪv/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “hypercorrective”?
“hypercorrective” is pronounced /hɪpɛrkɒrrɛktæɪv/ (hy · per · cor · rec · tive). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “hypercorrective”?
“hypercorrective” has 5 syllables: hy · per · cor · rec · tive.
What does “hypercorrective” mean?
Tending to hypercorrect; pertaining to hypercorrection.