How to pronounce oversuperlative
Say it like OH-ver-soo-pur-luh-tiv. Oversuperlative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- soo
- pur
- luh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversuperlative pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 oversuperlative
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OH-vuh-soo-PUR-luh-tiv.
What does oversuperlative mean?
- Overly superlative; of excessive superlativeness.
Where does oversuperlative come from?
From over- + superlative.
Questions about saying oversuperlative
How do you pronounce oversuperlative?
Say OH-ver-soo-pur-luh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚsuˌpɝlətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəsuːˈpɜːlətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversuperlative?
Oversuperlative has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · soo · pur · luh · tiv.
Is oversuperlative 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 /ˈəʊvəsuːˈpɜːlətɪv/ (OH-vuh-soo-PUR-luh-tiv).