How to pronounce supra
Say it like SOO-pruh. Supra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- pruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supra
American and British speakers say supra in essentially the same way: /ˈsuprə/ in the US and /ˈsuːprə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-pruh.
What does supra mean?
- Used to indicate that the current citation is from a source cited earlier in the text.
- Above, mentioned earlier in a text.
- A traditional Georgian feast.
Where does supra come from?
Borrowed from Latin suprā.
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Questions about saying supra
How do you pronounce supra?
Say SOO-pruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuprə/. In British English it is /ˈsuːprə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supra?
Supra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · pruh.
Do Americans and Brits say supra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsuprə/ and the British form is /ˈsuːprə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.