How to pronounce supersecretive
Say it like soo-per-SEE-krih-tiv. Supersecretive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- soo
- per
- SEE
- krih
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersecretive 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supersecretive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-puh-SEE-krih-tiv.
What does supersecretive mean?
- Alternative spelling of super-secretive.
Where does supersecretive come from?
From super- + secretive.
Questions about saying supersecretive
How do you pronounce supersecretive?
Say soo-per-SEE-krih-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərˈsikrɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈsiːkrɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersecretive?
Supersecretive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: soo · per · SEE · krih · tiv.
Is supersecretive 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 /ˌsuːpəˈsiːkrɪtɪv/ (soo-puh-SEE-krih-tiv).