The word "hyperaphic" is spelled /haɪpəˈræfɪk/. The first syllable is pronounced "haɪp", with a long "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced "ə", which is a short and unstressed vowel. The third syllable is pronounced "ræf", with a short "a" sound followed by "f". The final syllable is pronounced "ɪk" with a short "i" sound and "k". Overall, the spelling of "hyperaphic" accurately reflects its pronunciation according to the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Marked by hyperaphia, or extreme tactile sensibility.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.