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supreme

Phonetic Transcription:

suːˈpriːm

Examples:

Parliament is the supreme lawmaker.

This is indeed the supreme felicity.

He is the supreme shaman to the god.

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Common mistakes of supreme pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /səˈpriːm/ instead of the correct /səˈpriːm/ in both US and UK. Tip: Focus on stressing the second syllable, "pri," to sound more natural.
Overpronouncing the "s": It's common to overemphasize the initial "s" sound, leading to a harsh pronunciation like /sʊˈpriːm/. The correct sound is softer, /səˈpriːm/. Tip: Keep the "s" light and smooth to maintain clarity.
Ignoring the schwa: Some speakers neglect the schwa sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as /suːˈpriːm/ instead of /səˈpriːm/. Tip: Practice saying "supreme" with a relaxed "suh" to capture the correct sound.
Mispronouncing the "e": Learners sometimes pronounce the final "e" as a distinct vowel sound, saying /səˈpriːmeɪ/. The accurate pronunciation is /səˈpriːm/, with no additional vowel sound. Tip: Remember that the "e" is silent in "supreme."
Skipping the vowel sound: Some may drop the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ˈpriːm/. The correct pronunciation is /səˈpriːm/. Tip: Always include the initial "suh" sound to ensure proper pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "supreme" correctly?

The word "supreme" is pronounced as /səˈpriːm/ in both American and British English. The primary stress is on the second syllable, which sounds like "preem."

What are the syllables in the word "supreme"?

The word "supreme" has two syllables: "su" and "preme." The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, making it sound like "sə."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "supreme" in American and British English?

There is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "supreme" between American and British English; both use /səˈpriːm/. However, regional accents may slightly affect the vowel sounds.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "supreme"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, pronouncing it as /ˈsuːpriːm/ instead of /səˈpriːm/. Remember that the stress falls on the second syllable to sound correct.