How to pronounce supernatural
Say it like soo-per-NACH-uh-rul. Supernatural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NACH).
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- soo
- per
- NACH
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supernatural 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supernatural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-puh-NACH-uh-rul.
What does supernatural mean?
- not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material“supernatural forces and occurrences and beings”
- supernatural forces and events and beings collectively“She doesn't believe in the supernatural”
Where does supernatural come from?
From Middle English supernatural, supernaturel, from Middle French supernaturel, from Latin supernātūrālis, from super (“above”) + nātūra (“nature; that which we are born with”), from nātus (“born”), perfect passive participle of nāscī (“to
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Words that rhyme with supernatural
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Questions about saying supernatural
How do you pronounce supernatural?
Say soo-per-NACH-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈnætʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːpəˈnætʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supernatural?
Supernatural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NACH). Broken into parts: soo · per · NACH · uh · rul.
Is supernatural 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 /ˌsjuːpəˈnætʃərəl/ (syoo-puh-NACH-uh-rul).