To pronounce "supernumeraries", say SUP-ern-um-er-ar-ies — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"supernumeraries" has 6 syllables: sup-ern-um-er-ar-ies.
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“The judge was a supernumerary, helping the regular judges whenever there was a surplus amount of work.”
"Supernumeraries" has 6 syllables: sup · ern · um · er · ar · ies.
Supernumeraries: A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).
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