How to Pronounce Hyped

To pronounce "hyped", say HYPED — one syllable, IPA /haɪpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/haɪpt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hyped”

"hyped" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with griped and sniped, if that helps it stick.

What does hyped mean?

verb

  1. To throw (an opponent) using this technique.

verb

  1. To promote heavily; to advertise or build up.

    “They started hyping the new magazine months before its release.”

adjective

  1. Having been subject to propaganda and promotion; promoted beyond what is reasonable or appropriate.
  2. Excited.

    “He's hyped about getting to kiss her in the final scene of the play.”

Words that rhyme with hyped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gripedsnipedswipedstereotypedpinstripedstripedpipedtypedwiped

Related words

ballyhooedpublicizedoverhypedhypeysuperhypedultrahypedoverblownoverhated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyped"?▾

"Hyped" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hyped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hyped" is /haɪpt/.

What does "hyped" mean?▾

Hyped: To throw (an opponent) using this technique.

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