How to Pronounce Hyperborean

To pronounce "hyperborean", say HYPERB-or-ean — 3 syllables, IPA /hʌɪpəˈbɔːɹɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/hʌɪpəˈbɔːɹɪən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hyperborean”

"hyperborean" has 3 syllables: hyperb-or-ean. It rhymes with praetorian and dorian, if that helps it stick.

What does hyperborean mean?

noun

  1. One of a race of people in Greek mythology living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.
  2. (usually humorous) Any person living in a northern country, or to the north.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the extreme north of the earth, or (usually jocular) to a specific northern country or area.

Words that rhyme with hyperborean

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

praetoriandorianhistorianmorionvaledictoriangregoriansalutatorianflorianlorean

Related words

hyperboreaboreasaquilonhaemuschthonianbergelmircimmerian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyperborean"?▾

"Hyperborean" has 3 syllables: hyperb · or · ean.

What is the IPA transcription of "hyperborean"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hyperborean" is /hʌɪpəˈbɔːɹɪən/.

What does "hyperborean" mean?▾

Hyperborean: One of a race of people in Greek mythology living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.

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