hypothesis

How to Split "hypothesis" into Syllables

The word hypothesis is divided into 4 syllables: hy·po·the·sis. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hy — 1st syllable
• po — 2nd syllable
• the — 3rd syllable
• sis — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hypothesis:

• IPA: /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. Hyponym: working hypothesis (weakly held, but currently operative)
2. hypothesis f (genitive hypothesis or hypotheseōs or hypothesios); third declension

📚 Word Origin & History

Recorded since 1596, from Middle French hypothese, from Late Latin hypothesis, from Ancient Greek ὑπόθεσις (hupóthesis, “base, basis of an argument, supposition”, literally “a placing under”), itself from ὑποτίθημι (hupotíthēmi, “I set before, suggest”), from ὑπό (hupó, “below”) + τίθημι (títhēmi, “I put, place”). Compare hypothec. Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὑπόθεσις (hupóthesis, “hypothesis”, noun).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare hypothesis with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
hypothesis	4	hy·po·the·sis
Heifetz	2	hei-fetz
hypotheses	4	hy-po-the-ses
hepatitis	4	he-pa-ti-tis
hipbaths	2	hip-baths

🔗 Related Words

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hype, hypo, hyper, hyphen, hypoxia, Hyperion, hypnoses, hypnosis.