How to pronounce supreme
Say it like suh-PREEM. Supreme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREEM).
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- suh
- PREEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supreme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supreme
American and British speakers say supreme in essentially the same way: /səˈprim/ in the US and /səˈpriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PREEM.
What does supreme mean?
- final or last in your life or progress“the supreme sacrifice”“the supreme judgment”
- greatest in status or authority or power“a supreme tribunal”
- highest in excellence or achievement“supreme among musicians”“a supreme endeavor”
Where does supreme come from?
From Middle English suppreme, partly from Middle French suppreme, supreme and partly from its etymon, Latin suprēmus, superlative of superus (“that is above”).
Words that rhyme with supreme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supreme.
Questions about saying supreme
How do you pronounce supreme?
Say suh-PREEM. The American pronunciation is /səˈprim/. In British English it is /səˈpriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supreme?
Supreme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREEM). Broken into parts: suh · PREEM.
Do Americans and Brits say supreme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈprim/ and the British form is /səˈpriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.