To pronounce "hysterical", say HYSTER-ic-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HYSTER-ic-al
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"hysterical" has 3 syllables: hyster-ic-al. It rhymes with chimerical and clerical, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hysterical" has 3 syllables: hyster · ic · al.
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