hypebol
noun
Hanoi [hi˧˧ pɛ˧˧ ʔɓon˧˧]Huế [hɪj˧˧ pɛ˧˧ ʔɓon˧˧]Saigon [hɪj˧˧ pɛ˧˧ ʔɓon˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hypebol means a hyperbola.
Meanings of hypebol in English
Noun
- a hyperbola
Etymology
From French hyperbole. This spelling is sanctioned by the Ministry of Education and Training, but the actual pronunciation follows the original French one, with the French uvular /ʁ/ regularly rendered as the velar /k/, although the letter h is not silent.
Frequently asked questions
What does hypebol mean in English?
hypebol (noun) means "a hyperbola".
How do you pronounce hypebol?
IPA: Hanoi [hi˧˧ pɛ˧˧ ʔɓon˧˧]; Saigon [hɪj˧˧ pɛ˧˧ ʔɓon˧˧]. Tones: hypebol — level tone (ngang).