How to pronounce hypophora
American English pronunciation
hy-POF-er-uh
- IPA
- /haɪˈpɑfəɹə/
- Syllables
- hy · POF · er · uh (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What hypophora means
Asking a question and then giving the answer yourself
In a sentence: The speaker used hypophora when she asked, "Why do we need parks?" and then said, "So kids have room to run!"
Where it comes from: It comes from Greek, from parts meaning under and carrying.
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