How to pronounce superplural
Say it like soo-per-PLUUR-ul. Superplural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLUUR).
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- soo
- per
- PLUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superplural 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superplural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: syoo-puh-PLOOR-rul.
What does superplural mean?
- A term, word, etc., that describes a plurality greater than another plural.
Where does superplural come from?
From super- (prefix meaning ‘greater in quantity than’) + plural.
Words that rhyme with superplural
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Questions about saying superplural
How do you pronounce superplural?
Say soo-per-PLUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərˈplʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˌsjupəˈplʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superplural?
Superplural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: soo · per · PLUUR · ul.
Is superplural 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 /ˌsjupəˈplʊərəl/ (syoo-puh-PLOOR-rul).