How to pronounce superficially
Say it like SOO-per-fish-uh-lee. Superficially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- fish
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superficially 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.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of superficially
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-fish-uh-lee.
What does superficially mean?
- In a superficial manner; shallowly.
Where does superficially come from?
From superficial + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying superficially
How do you pronounce superficially?
Say SOO-per-fish-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌfɪʃəli/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌfɪʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superficially?
Superficially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · fish · uh · lee.
Is superficially 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 /ˈsuːpəˌfɪʃəli/ (SOO-puh-fish-uh-lee).