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How to Say "Hyperbole"
🗣️ Step by Step
HY-per-boh-lee. Say 'HY' as in 'high', 'per' like 'purr', 'boh' sounds like 'bow' but with a soft 'o', and 'lee' like the name 'Lee'. Put them together smoothly: HY-per-boh-lee.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'hyper-bowl', confusing the second syllable with the word 'bowl'. Additionally, some tend to emphasize the wrong syllables.
💬 Example
Her claims about running a marathon in under three hours were pure hyperbole, meant to highlight her enthusiasm rather than reflect reality.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Hyperbole?
Hyperbole is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Hyperbole hard to pronounce?
Hyperbole is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.