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.
How do you spell “hyperbole”?
h y p e r b o l e
“hyperbole” is spelled H-Y-P-E-R-B-O-L-E. It is pronounced hy-PUR-buh-lee, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
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.