How to pronounce superfamily
Say it like SOO-per-fam-lee. Superfamily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce superfamily. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- per
- fam
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superfamily 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.
- famGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of superfamily
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-fam-lee.
What does superfamily mean?
- A taxonomic category above family and below order (and its subdivisions).
- A large group of related proteins or other molecules.
Where does superfamily come from?
From super- + family.
Questions about saying superfamily
How do you pronounce superfamily?
Say SOO-per-fam-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌfæmli/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌfæmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superfamily?
Superfamily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · fam · lee.
Is superfamily 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 /ˈsuːpəˌfæmli/ (SOO-puh-fam-lee).