To pronounce "superfluous", say SUP-erfl-uous — 3 syllables, IPA /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
superfluous
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/sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/
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"superfluous" has 3 syllables: sup-erfl-uous. It rhymes with thus and buss, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous.”
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"Superfluous" has 3 syllables: sup · erfl · uous.
The IPA transcription of "superfluous" is /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/.
Superfluous: In excess of what is required or sufficient.
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