How to pronounce superlatives
Say it like suu-PUR-luh-tivz. Superlatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- suu
- PUR
- luh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superlatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superlatives
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suu-PUR-luh-tivz.
What does superlatives mean?
- plural of superlative How to pronounce superlative
Questions about saying superlatives
How do you pronounce superlatives?
Say suu-PUR-luh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /sʊˈpɝlətɪvz/. In British English it is /sʊˈpɜːlətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superlatives?
Superlatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: suu · PUR · luh · tivz.
Is superlatives 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 /sʊˈpɜːlətɪvz/ (suu-PUR-luh-tivz).