How to Pronounce Superiority

To pronounce "superiority", say SUP-er-ior-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “superiority”

"superiority" has 4 syllables: sup-er-ior-ity. It rhymes with authority and priority, if that helps it stick.

What does superiority mean?

noun

  1. The state of being superior.

    “Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football.”

  2. The right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.

Antonyms

inferiority

Words that rhyme with superiority

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

authoritypriorityinferiorityminoritymajoritysororitysenioritysupermajority

Related words

transcendencetranscendencysupremacyexcellencesuperiorpredominancepreponderanceprimacy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "superiority"?▾

"Superiority" has 4 syllables: sup · er · ior · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "superiority"?▾

The IPA transcription of "superiority" is /ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/.

What does "superiority" mean?▾

Superiority: The state of being superior.

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