How to Pronounce "hypercritical"
word
ˌhaɪpɝˈkɹɪtɪkəɫ
hy-per-KRI-ti-kuhl
hˌaɪpəkɹˈɪtɪkəl
hy-puh-KRI-ti-kuhl
Definition
Describes someone who is overly or excessively critical, often finding fault in things more than is reasonable or necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪpɝˈkɹɪtɪkəɫ
British English
hˌaɪpəkɹˈɪtɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-per-KRI-ti-kuhl
UK
hy-puh-KRI-ti-kuhl
Listen in Context
My teacher is hypercritical about our homework.
Don't be so hypercritical of yourself.
He has a hypercritical attitude toward new ideas.
Honestly, you’re being a bit hypercritical right now.