English pronunciation

How to pronounce “hyperbole

Phonetic spelling

hy-PUR-buh-lee

IPA /haɪˈpɝbəˌɫi/

Syllable stress

hy·pur·buh·lee

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

Hear it in a sentence

  • That story is a bit of a hyperbole, don't you think?

  • Using hyperbole in speeches can make them more memorable.

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