How to Pronounce “hypothesis”

British (UK)

/haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/

noun — A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation.

Where the stress falls. “hypothesis” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "hypothesis" mean?

hypothesis (noun): A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation.

Which syllable is stressed in "hypothesis"?

“hypothesis” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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