How to Pronounce Superlative

To pronounce "superlative", say SUP-erl-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “superlative”

"superlative" has 5 syllables: sup-erl-at-iv-e.

What does superlative mean?

noun

  1. The highest extent or degree of something.
  2. (grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

    “The superlative of "big" is "biggest".”

adjective

  1. Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
  2. (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

Synonyms

acmepeakapexheightzenithabove and beyondexceptionalextraordinarysuperb

Related words

acmesuperiorelevationpeakpinnacletopheightsummit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "superlative"?▾

"Superlative" has 5 syllables: sup · erl · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "superlative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "superlative" is /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/.

What does "superlative" mean?▾

Superlative: The highest extent or degree of something.

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