How to pronounce Hyperbole in English

Hyperbole is pronounced hy-PUR-bə-lee (IPA /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/). Four syllables; end with '-buh-lee', stress 'PUR' like 'purr-bowl-ee'.

IPA: /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

Syllables: hy · PUR · bə · lee

Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'HYPER-bowl' treating it like the word 'bowl'.

Tip: Four syllables; end with '-buh-lee', stress 'PUR' like 'purr-bowl-ee'.

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