How to pronounce supercolossal
Say it like soo-per-KUH-lah-sul. Supercolossal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUH).
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- soo
- per
- KUH
- lah
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supercolossal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supercolossal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: soo-puh-KUH-los-ul.
What does supercolossal mean?
- Exceedingly large.
- Grander than or beyond colossal.
Where does supercolossal come from?
From super- + colossal.
Questions about saying supercolossal
How do you pronounce supercolossal?
Say soo-per-KUH-lah-sul. The American pronunciation is /supərˈkəˌlɑsəl/. In British English it is /suːpəˈkəˌlɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supercolossal?
Supercolossal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUH). Broken into parts: soo · per · KUH · lah · sul.
Is supercolossal 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 /suːpəˈkəˌlɒsəl/ (soo-puh-KUH-los-ul).