How to Pronounce Hypertrophy

To pronounce "hypertrophy", say HYPERTR-ophy — 2 syllables, IPA /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hypertrophy”

"hypertrophy" has 2 syllables: hypertr-ophy. It rhymes with trophy and sophie, if that helps it stick.

What does hypertrophy mean?

noun

  1. An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.
  2. Increase in muscle size through increased size of individual muscle cells; a result of weightlifting, and other exercise. It differs from muscle hyperplasia, which is the formation of new muscle cells.

verb

  1. (of a tissue or organ): To increase in size.

Antonyms

atrophy

Words that rhyme with hypertrophy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trophysophiesophystrophekofibrophycioffihofeihofisanofi

Related words

overgrowthenlargementenlargeddilatationexpansionaugmentationdistensionswelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hypertrophy"?▾

"Hypertrophy" has 2 syllables: hypertr · ophy.

What is the IPA transcription of "hypertrophy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hypertrophy" is /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/.

What does "hypertrophy" mean?▾

Hypertrophy: An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells.

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