01 Word definition

hype

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is HYPE a word?

Yes. HYPE is a 4-letter noun. blatant or sensational promotion Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HYPE?

H-Y-P-E

HYPE contains 4 letters, begins with H, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. blatant or sensational promotion

2verb

  1. publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner

Synonyms
ballyhoohooplaplug
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends11points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HYPE spelled?

H1Y2P3E4
Starts withHYPFirst 3 letters
Ends withYPELast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About HYPE.

How do you spell HYPE?

HYPE is spelled H-Y-P-E. It contains 4 letters.