How to pronounce supremo
Say it like soo-PREE-moh. Supremo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE).
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- soo
- PREE
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supremo 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of supremo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soo-PREE-moh.
What does supremo mean?
- The most important person in an organization.
Where does supremo come from?
Borrowed from Italian supremo (“supreme”).
Words that rhyme with supremo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supremo.
Questions about saying supremo
How do you pronounce supremo?
Say soo-PREE-moh. The American pronunciation is /suˈprimoʊ/. In British English it is /suːˈpriːməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supremo?
Supremo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE). Broken into parts: soo · PREE · moh.
Is supremo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /suːˈpriːməʊ/ (soo-PREE-moh).