How to Pronounce "hysteric"
word
ˌhɪsˈtɛɹɪk
hi-STER-ik
hɪstˈɛɹɪk
hiss-TER-ik
Definition
A hysteric is someone who shows very strong, uncontrolled emotions, usually panic, laughter, or crying. It can be used as a noun for a person or as an adjective to describe such behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhɪsˈtɛɹɪk
British English
hɪstˈɛɹɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hi-STER-ik
UK
hiss-TER-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor said she was a hysteric.
He became a hysteric during the argument.
Don't be such a hysteric.
People thought he was just a hysteric, but he was actually very scared.