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How to pronounce supersecret

Say it like SOO-per-see-krit. Supersecret has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).

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US American/ˈsupɚˌsikrɪt/SOO-per-see-krit
UK British/ˈsuːpəˌsiːkrɪt/SOO-puh-see-krit
  • SOO
  • per
  • see
  • krit
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Supersecret pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
  3. seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  4. kritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of supersecret

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: SOO-puh-see-krit.

What does supersecret mean?

adjective
  1. Extremely secret or secretive
noun
  1. A piece of highly secret information.

Where does supersecret come from?

From super- + secret.

Questions about saying supersecret

How do you pronounce supersecret?

Say SOO-per-see-krit. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌsikrɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌsiːkrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in supersecret?

Supersecret has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · see · krit.

Is supersecret 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 /ˈsuːpəˌsiːkrɪt/ (SOO-puh-see-krit).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).