How to pronounce superquintessence
Say it like soo-per-KWIN-tes-uns. Superquintessence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIN).
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- soo
- per
- KWIN
- tes
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superquintessence 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.
- KWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superquintessence
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-KWIN-tes-uns.
What does superquintessence mean?
- Phantom energy, cosmic exotic matter, and a likely explanation for dark energy itself, which can violate all energy conditions; a substance that both transcends and sustains the very quintessence itself, as well as the four elements.
Where does superquintessence come from?
From super- + quintessence.
Questions about saying superquintessence
How do you pronounce superquintessence?
Say soo-per-KWIN-tes-uns. The American pronunciation is /supərˈkwɪnˌtɛsəns/. In British English it is /suːpəˈkwɪnˌtɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superquintessence?
Superquintessence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIN). Broken into parts: soo · per · KWIN · tes · uns.
Is superquintessence 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 /suːpəˈkwɪnˌtɛsəns/ (soo-puh-KWIN-tes-uns).