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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable pe
  • 8 letters
Syllables
su-pe-ri-or: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: su-PE-ri-or.
Pronunciation
/suˈpɪriɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as su-perior, supe-rior.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide superior into syllables?

superior divides as su-pe-ri-or. su-pe-ri-or: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in superior?

Superior has 4 syllables (su-pe-ri-or).

Which syllable is stressed in superior?

The stressed syllable in superior is pe. The 2nd syllable is stressed: su-PE-ri-or.

How do you pronounce superior?

/suˈpɪriɚ/ in American English.