How to pronounce supremely
Say it like soo-PREE-muh-lee. Supremely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE).
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- soo
- PREE
- muh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supremely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supremely
American and British speakers say supremely in essentially the same way: /suˈpriməli/ in the US and /suːˈpriːməli/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-PREE-muh-lee.
What does supremely mean?
- To the greatest, highest, or utmost degree.“They were supremely confident at the beginning of the season.”
Where does supremely come from?
From supreme + -ly.
Questions about saying supremely
How do you pronounce supremely?
Say soo-PREE-muh-lee. The American pronunciation is /suˈpriməli/. In British English it is /suːˈpriːməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supremely?
Supremely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE). Broken into parts: soo · PREE · muh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say supremely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suˈpriməli/ and the British form is /suːˈpriːməli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.