How to pronounce hypersuperlative
Say it like HY-per-soo-pur-luh-tiv. Hypersuperlative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- soo
- pur
- luh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypersuperlative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypersuperlative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-puh-soo-pur-luh-tiv.
What does hypersuperlative mean?
- Above and beyond what is superlative; super-superlative.
Where does hypersuperlative come from?
From hyper- + superlative.
Questions about saying hypersuperlative
How do you pronounce hypersuperlative?
Say HY-per-soo-pur-luh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpərsuˌpɝlətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəsuːˌpɜːlətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypersuperlative?
Hypersuperlative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · soo · pur · luh · tiv.
Is hypersuperlative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhaɪpəsuːˌpɜːlətɪv/ (HY-puh-soo-pur-luh-tiv).