How to Pronounce hyperbole
Language: English (from Greek) IPA: /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/
Pronunciation explanation
Four syllables: hy-PER-bo-lee. Like "epitome", the final "-e" is pronounced. This is because the word comes directly from Greek where all syllables are pronounced. NOT "hyper-bowl".
Practice tip
hy-PER-buh-lee. Rhymes with "monopoly" without the "mono".
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