How to pronounce superb
Say it like suu-PURB. Superb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PURB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/sʊˈpɝb/suu-PURB
UK British/sʊˈpɜːb/suu-PURB
- suu
- PURB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- PURBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of superb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suu-PURB.
What does superb mean?
adjective
- First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.“This champagne is superb.”
- Grand; magnificent; august; stately.“a superb edifice; a superb colonnade”
- Haughty.
Where does superb come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin superbus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with superb
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Questions about saying superb
How do you pronounce superb?
Say suu-PURB. The American pronunciation is /sʊˈpɝb/. In British English it is /sʊˈpɜːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superb?
Superb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PURB). Broken into parts: suu · PURB.
Is superb 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 /sʊˈpɜːb/ (suu-PURB).