How to pronounce suprasternal
Say it like soo-pruh-STUR-nul. Suprasternal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STUR).
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- soo
- pruh
- STUR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suprasternal 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.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suprasternal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-pruh-STUR-nul.
What does suprasternal mean?
- Situated or occurring higher than, or above, the sternum.
Where does suprasternal come from?
From supra- + sternal.
Words that rhyme with suprasternal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suprasternal.
Questions about saying suprasternal
How do you pronounce suprasternal?
Say soo-pruh-STUR-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuprəˈstɝnəl/. In British English it is /ˌsuːprəˈstɜːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suprasternal?
Suprasternal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STUR). Broken into parts: soo · pruh · STUR · nul.
Is suprasternal 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 /ˌsuːprəˈstɜːnəl/ (soo-pruh-STUR-nul).