How to pronounce supermajority
Say it like syoo-pur-muh-JOR-ih-tee. Supermajority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JOR).
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US American/ˌsjupɝməˈdʒɔrɪti/syoo-pur-muh-JOR-ih-tee
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- syoo
- pur
- muh
- JOR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supermajority pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JORSay 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.
What does supermajority mean?
noun
- A majority of the items being counted that reaches some preset threshold significantly greater than 50 percent, such as two thirds.
Where does supermajority come from?
From super- (“above, greater than”) + majority.
Words that rhyme with supermajority
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Questions about saying supermajority
How do you pronounce supermajority?
Say syoo-pur-muh-JOR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsjupɝməˈdʒɔrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supermajority?
Supermajority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JOR). Broken into parts: syoo · pur · muh · JOR · ih · tee.