How to pronounce superflux
Say it like SOO-per-fluks. Superflux has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- fluks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superflux 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- fluksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of superflux
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-fluks.
What does superflux mean?
- An overabundance; a great amount
Where does superflux come from?
From Latin superfluxus, from superfluō (“overflow”).
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Questions about saying superflux
How do you pronounce superflux?
Say SOO-per-fluks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupərflʌks/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəflʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superflux?
Superflux has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · fluks.
Is superflux 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 /ˈsuːpəflʌks/ (SOO-puh-fluks).