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hyperbole
Definition:
(nou) extravagant exaggeration
Phonetic Transcription:
haɪˈpɜːbəli
Examples:
The sentence was essentially hyperbole.
Continuing hyperbole seems hypercritical.
The article was full of inappropriate hyperbole.
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Common mistakes of hyperbole pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hy-PER-bole". The correct pronunciation is "HY-per-bə-lee" (US: /haɪˈpɜr.bə.li/, UK: /haɪˈpɜː.bə.li/). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "hyperbole" with a long "o" sound as in "boat", saying "hy-per-BOLE". Instead, the correct sound is a schwa in the last syllable, pronounced as "bə". Tip: Practice saying "buh" to master the ending.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the last syllable, pronouncing it as "hy-per-bol". The word should be fully articulated as "HY-per-bə-lee". Tip: Break it down into three distinct syllables to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "h": Some may pronounce "hyperbole" without the initial "h", saying "yperbole". The correct pronunciation starts with the "h" sound, "HY-per-bə-lee". Tip: Always emphasize the "h" to start strong.
- Confusion with "hyperbola": People often mix up "hyperbole" with "hyperbola", leading to incorrect pronunciations. "Hyperbole" is pronounced as "HY-per-bə-lee", while "hyperbola" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Learn the meanings and sounds of both words to avoid confusion.