How to pronounce hyperbole
noun Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis.
Written sound guide
hyPERbuhlee
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give PER the strongest beat
Use four beats and stress PER. The final part is buh-lee, not bowl.
01hyLighter beat
02PERStrongest beat
03buhLighter beat
04leeLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“The headline uses hyperbole to attract attention.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say hyperbole slowly. Give PER the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with hyperbole.
What should I check?
Use four beats and stress PER. The final part is buh-lee, not bowl. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
