How to pronounce superbly
Say it like SOO-per-blee. Superbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superbly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of superbly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-blee.
What does superbly mean?
- Excellently, done to the best possibly degree, admirably.
- Haughtily.
Where does superbly come from?
From superb + -ly.
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Questions about saying superbly
How do you pronounce superbly?
Say SOO-per-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚbli/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superbly?
Superbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · blee.
Is superbly 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 /ˈsuːpəbli/ (SOO-puh-blee).