How to Pronounce Hypercritical

To pronounce "hypercritical", say HYPERCR-it-ic-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

HYPERCR-it-ic-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “hypercritical”

"hypercritical" has 4 syllables: hypercr-it-ic-al. It rhymes with critical and analytical, if that helps it stick.

What does hypercritical mean?

adjective

Meticulously or excessively critical.

Synonyms

overcritical

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Words that rhyme with hypercritical

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critical analytical hypocritical political apolitical diacritical uncritical geopolitical nonpolitical

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How many syllables are in "hypercritical"?▾

"Hypercritical" has 4 syllables: hypercr · it · ic · al.

What does "hypercritical" mean?▾

Hypercritical: Meticulously or excessively critical.

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