How to pronounce supererogatory
Say it like soo-puh-reh-ROG-uh-tuh-ree. Supererogatory has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROG).
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- soo
- puh
- reh
- ROG
- uh
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supererogatory 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.
- rehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ROGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does supererogatory mean?
- Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
- Of a deed or action, morally benevolent and exceeding the strict requirement of God.
Where does supererogatory come from?
From Latin superērogātōrius (“supererogatory”), from superērogātiō (“payment in addition”), from superērogō (“pay out over and above”), from super (“above”) + ērogō (“pay out, expend”); from ex (“out of, from”) + rogō (“ask; request”).
Questions about saying supererogatory
How do you pronounce supererogatory?
Say soo-puh-reh-ROG-uh-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /supərɛˈrɑɡətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supererogatory?
Supererogatory has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROG). Broken into parts: soo · puh · reh · ROG · uh · tuh · ree.