How to Pronounce Hypersonic

To pronounce "hypersonic", say HYPERS-on-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HYPERS-on-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “hypersonic”

"hypersonic" has 3 syllables: hypers-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

What does hypersonic mean?

adjective

  1. (of a speed) equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.
  2. (of a speed) far enough above the speed of sound as to cause significant differences in behaviour due to chemical reactions or disassociation of the air.

Words that rhyme with hypersonic

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sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemonic

Related words

supersonicsupercriticalsuperspeedsuperlumicsuperluminalhypersuperlativeultrahumansuperluminary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hypersonic"?▾

"Hypersonic" has 3 syllables: hypers · on · ic.

What does "hypersonic" mean?▾

Hypersonic: (of a speed) equal to, or greater than, or capable of achieving, five times the speed of sound.

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