How to pronounce "superlative"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "superlative"

Learn how to break down "superlative" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

superla-tive
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/
/suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S UH0 P ER1 L AH0 T IH0 V
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Definition of "superlative"

Noun

  • The highest extent or degree of something.
    Synonyms: acme, apex, height, zenith
  • (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.
    Example: "The superlative of "big" is "biggest"."
  • An adjective used to praise something exceptional.
    Example: "Daniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!"

Adjective

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

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