How to pronounce supercelestial
Say it like soo-per-suh-LES-tee-ul. Supercelestial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES).
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- soo
- per
- suh
- LES
- tee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercelestial 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supercelestial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-suh-LES-tee-ul.
What does supercelestial mean?
- Situated above the heavens.
- Higher than celestial; superangelic.
Where does supercelestial come from?
From super- + celestial.
Questions about saying supercelestial
How do you pronounce supercelestial?
Say soo-per-suh-LES-tee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərsəˈlɛstiəl/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəsəˈlɛstiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercelestial?
Supercelestial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES). Broken into parts: soo · per · suh · LES · tee · ul.
Is supercelestial 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 /ˌsuːpəsəˈlɛstiəl/ (soo-puh-suh-LES-tee-ul).