How to Pronounce Hyperbole

To pronounce "hyperbole", say HYPERB-ol-e — 3 syllables, IPA /haɪˈpɝbəˌɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/haɪˈpɝbəˌɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/haɪpˈɜːbəlˌi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “hyperbole”

"hyperbole" has 3 syllables: hyperb-ol-e. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does hyperbole mean?

noun

  1. Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
  2. An instance or example of such overstatement.

Synonyms

auxesisexaggerationoverstatement

Antonyms

understatement

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Words that rhyme with hyperbole

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

exaggerationhyperbolismoverstatementhyperbolicsauxesisverbosityoverexaggerationexaggerativeness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyperbole"?▾

"Hyperbole" has 3 syllables: hyperb · ol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hyperbole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hyperbole" is /haɪˈpɝbəˌɫi/.

What does "hyperbole" mean?▾

Hyperbole: Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.

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