How to pronounce supercausal
Say it like soo-per-KAW-zul. Supercausal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW).
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- soo
- per
- KAW
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercausal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supercausal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: syoo-puh-KAW-zul.
What does supercausal mean?
- Faster than the speed of causality, and therefore faster than the speed of light.
Where does supercausal come from?
From super- + causal.
Questions about saying supercausal
How do you pronounce supercausal?
Say soo-per-KAW-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərˈkɔzəl/. In British English it is /ˌsjupəˈkɔːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercausal?
Supercausal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW). Broken into parts: soo · per · KAW · zul.
Is supercausal 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 /ˌsjupəˈkɔːzəl/ (syoo-puh-KAW-zul).