How to pronounce supererogate
Say it like soo-puh-RER-uh-gayt. Supererogate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RER).
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- soo
- puh
- RER
- uh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supererogate 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of supererogate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-puh-RER-uh-gayt.
What does supererogate mean?
- Supererogatory.
- To do more than God commands.
Where does supererogate come from?
Borrowed from Latin supererogare.
Words that rhyme with supererogate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supererogate.
Questions about saying supererogate
How do you pronounce supererogate?
Say soo-puh-RER-uh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupəˈrɛrəˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːpəˈrɛrəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supererogate?
Supererogate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RER). Broken into parts: soo · puh · RER · uh · gayt.
Is supererogate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌsjuːpəˈrɛrəɡeɪt/ (syoo-puh-RER-uh-gayt).