How to Pronounce Supererogation

To pronounce "supererogation", say SUP-er-er-og-at-ion — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌs(j)uːpəɹɛɹəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌs(j)uːpəɹɛɹəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/

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💡 Tip for remembering “supererogation”

"supererogation" has 6 syllables: sup-er-er-og-at-ion.

What does supererogation mean?

noun

  1. An act of doing more than is required.
  2. An action that is neither morally forbidden nor required, but has moral value.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supererogation"?▾

"Supererogation" has 6 syllables: sup · er · er · og · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "supererogation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supererogation" is /ˌs(j)uːpəɹɛɹəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "supererogation" mean?▾

Supererogation: An act of doing more than is required.

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