How to pronounce superiority
Say it like soo-pih-ree-OR-ih-tee. Superiority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OR).
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- soo
- pih
- ree
- OR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superiority pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of superiority
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-peer-rih-OR-ih-tee.
What does superiority mean?
- the quality of being superior
- the quality of being at a competitive advantage
- displaying a sense of being better than others“he hated the white man's superiority and condescension”
Where does superiority come from?
Morphologically superior + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with superiority
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Questions about saying superiority
How do you pronounce superiority?
Say soo-pih-ree-OR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɪriˈɔrɪti/. In British English it is /suːˌpɪərɪˈɒrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superiority?
Superiority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OR). Broken into parts: soo · pih · ree · OR · ih · tee.
Is superiority pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /suːˌpɪərɪˈɒrɪti/ (soo-peer-rih-OR-ih-tee).