To pronounce "hysteric", say HYSTER-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /hɪsˈtɛɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/hɪsˈtɛɹɪk/
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"hysteric" has 2 syllables: hyster-ic. It rhymes with esoteric and barrack, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hysteric" has 2 syllables: hyster · ic.
The IPA transcription of "hysteric" is /hɪsˈtɛɹɪk/.
Hysteric: A hysterical person.
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