How to pronounce supereminent
Say it like soo-puh-REM-ih-nunt. Supereminent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REM).
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- soo
- puh
- REM
- ih
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supereminent 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supereminent
American and British speakers say supereminent in essentially the same way: /supəˈrɛmɪnənt/ in the US and /suːpəˈrɛmɪnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-puh-REM-ih-nunt.
What does supereminent mean?
- Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding; supremely remarkable.
Where does supereminent come from?
From Middle French supereminent, and its source, Late Latin supereminens, adjectival use of Latin superēminēre (corresponding to super- + eminent).
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Questions about saying supereminent
How do you pronounce supereminent?
Say soo-puh-REM-ih-nunt. The American pronunciation is /supəˈrɛmɪnənt/. In British English it is /suːpəˈrɛmɪnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supereminent?
Supereminent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REM). Broken into parts: soo · puh · REM · ih · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say supereminent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /supəˈrɛmɪnənt/ and the British form is /suːpəˈrɛmɪnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.