To pronounce "supercilious", say SUP-erc-il-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
supercilious
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/ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/
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"supercilious" has 4 syllables: sup-erc-il-ious. It rhymes with punctilious and bilious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Supercilious" has 4 syllables: sup · erc · il · ious.
The IPA transcription of "supercilious" is /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/.
Supercilious: Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.
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