How to Pronounce Supreme

To pronounce "supreme", say SUPR-em-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supreme”

"supreme" has 3 syllables: supr-em-e. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

What does supreme mean?

noun

  1. The highest point.
  2. A pizza having a large number of the most common toppings, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, etc.

verb

  1. To divide a citrus fruit into its segments, removing the skin, pith, membranes, and seeds.

adjective

  1. Dominant, having power over all others.
  2. (sometimes postpositive) Greatest, most excellent, extreme, most superior, highest, or utmost.

    “supreme disgust; supreme courage”

Synonyms

predominantpreponderantregnant

Antonyms

inferiorminor

Words that rhyme with supreme

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydream

Related words

superiorsovereignmaximalmaximumultimatedominanthigh-rankingsupremo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supreme"?▾

"Supreme" has 3 syllables: supr · em · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "supreme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supreme" is /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/.

What does "supreme" mean?▾

Supreme: The highest point.

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