How to pronounce supercilium
Say it like soo-per-SIL-ee-um. Supercilium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- soo
- per
- SIL
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercilium 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 "er" in butter.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supercilium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-puh-SIL-ee-um.
What does supercilium mean?
- The region of the eyebrows.
- The overhanging margin of a bony cavity (as of the acetabulum).
- A superciliary marking or structure, especially in a bird.
Where does supercilium come from?
Borrowed from Latin supercilium (“eyebrow; brow, ridge; pride, arrogance”).
Words that rhyme with supercilium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supercilium.
Questions about saying supercilium
How do you pronounce supercilium?
Say soo-per-SIL-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈsɪliəm/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːpəˈsɪliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercilium?
Supercilium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: soo · per · SIL · ee · um.
Is supercilium 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 /ˌsjuːpəˈsɪliəm/ (syoo-puh-SIL-ee-um).