How to pronounce superquintessential
Say it like soo-per-kwin-tuh-SEN-shul. Superquintessential has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (SEN).
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- soo
- per
- kwin
- tuh
- SEN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superquintessential 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.
- kwinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superquintessential
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-kwin-tuh-SEN-shul.
What does superquintessential mean?
- Of or relating to superquintessence.
Where does superquintessential come from?
From super- + quintessential.
Words that rhyme with superquintessential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superquintessential.
- potential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- sequential
- preferential
Questions about saying superquintessential
How do you pronounce superquintessential?
Say soo-per-kwin-tuh-SEN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superquintessential?
Superquintessential has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (SEN). Broken into parts: soo · per · kwin · tuh · SEN · shul.
Is superquintessential 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 /ˌsuːpəˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəl/ (soo-puh-kwin-tuh-SEN-shul).