How to Pronounce "hyperhidrosis"
word
ˌhaɪpərhaɪˈdroʊsɪs
hy-per-hy-DRO-sis
ˌhaɪpəhʌɪˈdrəʊsɪs
hy-puh-hy-DROH-sis
Definition
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where a person sweats much more than normal, even when not hot or exercising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpərhaɪˈdroʊsɪs
British English
ˌhaɪpəhʌɪˈdrəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-per-hy-DRO-sis
UK
hy-puh-hy-DROH-sis
Listen in Context
Some people have hyperhidrosis and sweat a lot even in cool weather.
Doctors can treat hyperhidrosis with medicines or special procedures.
Hyperhidrosis can affect a person's confidence in public.
He was relieved to learn his excessive sweating was actually hyperhidrosis, and treatable.