How to Pronounce Hypertonic

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

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Syllables

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Letters

HYPERT-on-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “hypertonic”

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

What does hypertonic mean?

adjective

  1. (of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another.
  2. Having a very high muscular tension; spastic.

Antonyms

hypotonic

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Words that rhyme with hypertonic

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sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemonic

Related words

supersaturatedrichhighconcentratedhypersalinehyperbarichypersaturatedentonic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hypertonic"?▾

"Hypertonic" has 3 syllables: hypert · on · ic.

What does "hypertonic" mean?▾

Hypertonic: (of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another.

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