How to pronounce supranational
Say it like soo-pruh-NASH-uh-nul. Supranational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH).
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- soo
- pruh
- NASH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supranational 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.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supranational
American and British speakers say supranational in essentially the same way: /ˌsuprəˈnæʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌsuːprəˈnæʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-pruh-NASH-uh-nul.
What does supranational mean?
- Beyond the borders or scope of any one nation.“Global warming is a supranational problem.”
- Such a person or organization.
Where does supranational come from?
From supra- + national.
Words that rhyme with supranational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supranational.
Questions about saying supranational
How do you pronounce supranational?
Say soo-pruh-NASH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuprəˈnæʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌsuːprəˈnæʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supranational?
Supranational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NASH). Broken into parts: soo · pruh · NASH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say supranational the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsuprəˈnæʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌsuːprəˈnæʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.