How to Pronounce "superlatives"
word
sʊˈpɝɫətɪvz
soo-PUR-luh-tivz
suːpˈɜːlətˌɪvz
soo-PUR-luh-tivz
Definition
Superlatives are words or grammatical forms used to show the highest degree or extreme of a quality, such as 'biggest', 'fastest', or 'most interesting'.
IPA Transcription
American English
sʊˈpɝɫətɪvz
British English
suːpˈɜːlətˌɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soo-PUR-luh-tivz
UK
soo-PUR-luh-tivz
Listen in Context
We use superlatives to say which thing is the best or the most of something.
'Tallest', 'smallest', and 'fastest' are all superlatives.
English uses superlatives for comparisons with three or more things.
Choosing the right superlatives makes your description much stronger.