How to pronounce supralapsarian
Say it like soo-pruh-lap-SER-ee-un. Supralapsarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SER).
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- soo
- pruh
- lap
- SER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supralapsarian 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supralapsarian
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-pruh-lap-SAIR-ree-un.
What does supralapsarian mean?
- A follower of supralapsarianism.“Brine was generally reputed a high Calvinist and a supralapsarian.”
Where does supralapsarian come from?
From supra- + lapsarian.
Words that rhyme with supralapsarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supralapsarian.
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- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
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Questions about saying supralapsarian
How do you pronounce supralapsarian?
Say soo-pruh-lap-SER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuprəˌlæpˈsɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːprəˌlæpˈsɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supralapsarian?
Supralapsarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SER). Broken into parts: soo · pruh · lap · SER · ee · un.
Is supralapsarian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌsjuːprəˌlæpˈsɛəriən/ (syoo-pruh-lap-SAIR-ree-un).