How to pronounce supernal
Say it like soo-PUR-nul. Supernal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- soo
- PUR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supernal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supernal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-PUR-nul.
What does supernal mean?
- Pertaining to heaven or to the sky; celestial.
- Exalted, exquisite, superlative.
Where does supernal come from?
From Old French supernel or Medieval Latin supernālis, from Latin supernus, from superum (“celestial regions, heavenly bodies”).
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Words that rhyme with supernal
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Questions about saying supernal
How do you pronounce supernal?
Say soo-PUR-nul. The American pronunciation is /suˈpɝnəl/. In British English it is /suːˈpɜːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supernal?
Supernal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: soo · PUR · nul.
Is supernal 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 /suːˈpɜːnəl/ (soo-PUR-nul).