How to pronounce superextra
Say it like SOO-per-ek-struh. Superextra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- ek
- struh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superextra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superextra
- 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-EK-struh.
What does superextra mean?
- Superior and extra.
Where does superextra come from?
From super- + extra.
Questions about saying superextra
How do you pronounce superextra?
Say SOO-per-ek-struh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌɛkstrə/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːpəˈɛkstrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superextra?
Superextra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · ek · struh.
Is superextra 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 /ˈsjuːpəˈɛkstrə/ (SYOO-puh-EK-struh).