How to Pronounce Hyperboles

To pronounce "hyperboles", say HYPERB-ol-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

HYPERB-ol-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “hyperboles”

"hyperboles" has 3 syllables: hyperb-ol-es.

What does hyperboles mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

auxesisexaggerationoverstatement

Antonyms

understatement

Related words

exaggerationpiledsarcasmspompousnesstautologiesfacetiousnessjournalesegrandiloquence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyperboles"?▾

"Hyperboles" has 3 syllables: hyperb · ol · es.

What does "hyperboles" mean?▾

Hyperboles: Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.

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