Proper Pronunciation Guide

superlative

[sə pɝ lə tɪv]

Tips:

  • Stress the second syllable [pɝ], which is pronounced like the word “purr”—what a cat does.
  • Pronounce both the letter “u” in the first syllable and the letter “a” in the third syllable as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.

Practice Sentence:

 The production of his play received superlative reviews.

Definition:

  • (adjective) The highest praise; wonderful; the very best.

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