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.