hypocrisy

How to Split "hypocrisy" into Syllables

The word hypocrisy is divided into 4 syllables: hy·po·cri·sy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hy — 1st syllable
• po — 2nd syllable
• cri — 3rd syllable
• sy — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hypocrisy:

• IPA: /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/

📖 Definitions

1. hypocrisy (countable and uncountable, plural hypocrisies)
2. The contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence in general sense, dissimulation, pretence, sham.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English ipocrisie, from Old French ypocrisie, from Late Latin hypocrisis, from Ancient Greek ὑπόκρισις (hupókrisis, “answer, stage acting, pretense”), from ὑποκρίνομαι (hupokrínomai, “I answer (a fellow actor on stage), play a part, dissemble, feign”), from ὑπό (hupó, “under, equivalent of the modern "hypo-" prefix”) + the middle voice of κρίνω (krínō, “I separate, judge, decide”). Displaced native Old English līċettung.

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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