How to pronounce superphenomenal
Say it like soo-per-fuh-NAH-muh-nah-nul. Superphenomenal has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH).
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- soo
- per
- fuh
- NAH
- muh
- nah
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superphenomenal 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superphenomenal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: soo-per-fuh-NOM-ih-nuh-nul.
What does superphenomenal mean?
- Superlatively phenomenal or quite remarkable.
Where does superphenomenal come from?
From super- + phenomenal.
Questions about saying superphenomenal
How do you pronounce superphenomenal?
Say soo-per-fuh-NAH-muh-nah-nul. The American pronunciation is /supərˌfəˈnɑməˌnɑnəl/. In British English it is /suːpərˌfəˈnɒmɪnənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superphenomenal?
Superphenomenal has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH). Broken into parts: soo · per · fuh · NAH · muh · nah · nul.
Is superphenomenal 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 /suːpərˌfəˈnɒmɪnənəl/ (soo-per-fuh-NOM-ih-nuh-nul).