How to Pronounce “superficial

word

/ˌsupɝˈfɪʃəɫ/
soo-pur-FI-shuhl
/sˈuːpəfˈɪʃəl/
soo-puh-FI-shuhl

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌsupɝˈfɪʃəɫ/

British English

/sˈuːpəfˈɪʃəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

soo-pur-FI-shuhl

UK

soo-puh-FI-shuhl

Listen in Context

His explanation was too superficial to answer my questions.

The cut on his arm is superficial and will heal quickly.

Their friendship felt superficial, not genuine.

Don’t judge people by their superficial appearance.