How to Pronounce "hysterical"
word
/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəɫ/
hi-STAIR-i-kuhl
/hɪstˈɛɹɪkəl/
hi-STAIR-i-kuhl
Definition
If someone is hysterical, they are extremely upset and emotional, often crying or unable to stay calm. It can also mean that something is extremely funny.
IPA Transcription
American English
/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəɫ/
British English
/hɪstˈɛɹɪkəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hi-STAIR-i-kuhl
UK
hi-STAIR-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
The child became hysterical when he could not find his mother.
Her story was so hysterical that we all laughed.
He sounded hysterical on the phone.
I was hysterical after watching that comedy special.