How to Pronounce Supernatant

To pronounce "supernatant", say SUP-ern-at-ant — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

SUP-ern-at-ant

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💡 Tip for remembering “supernatant”

"supernatant" has 4 syllables: sup-ern-at-ant.

What does supernatant mean?

noun

  1. The liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate
  2. Material that floats on the surface of a liquid

adjective

  1. (of a liquid) Lying above a sediment or precipitate
  2. Floating on the surface of a liquid

    “oil supernatant on water”

Antonyms

infranatant

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supernatant"?▾

"Supernatant" has 4 syllables: sup · ern · at · ant.

What does "supernatant" mean?▾

Supernatant: The liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate

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