How to pronounce supernaturalism
Say it like soo-per-NACH-uh-ruh-liz-um. Supernaturalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NACH).
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- soo
- per
- NACH
- uh
- ruh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supernaturalism 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supernaturalism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-NACH-uh-ruh-liz-um.
What does supernaturalism mean?
- The quality or condition of being supernatural.
- A belief in the doctrine of supernatural or divine agency as manifested in the world, in human events, religious revelation, miracles, etc.
Where does supernaturalism come from?
From supernatural + -ism.
Questions about saying supernaturalism
How do you pronounce supernaturalism?
Say soo-per-NACH-uh-ruh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supernaturalism?
Supernaturalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NACH). Broken into parts: soo · per · NACH · uh · ruh · liz · um.
Is supernaturalism 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 /ˌsuːpəˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/ (soo-puh-NACH-uh-ruh-liz-um).