How to pronounce “hyperbole”

hy-PUR-buh-lee

IPA
/haɪˈpɝbəˌli/
Syllables
4
Stress
Syllable 2

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Four syllables: hy-PUR-buh-lee.

Say it as hy-PUR-buh-lee, in 4 syllables, putting the stress on syllable 2 (the one in capitals).

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