To pronounce "hyponym", say HYPONYM — one syllable, IPA /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/
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"hyponym" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.
noun
““Dog” is a hyponym of “animal”.”
"Hyponym" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "hyponym" is /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/.
Hyponym: A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase.
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