How to Pronounce "superfluous"
word
ˈsupɝfɫˌwəs
soo-PUR-floo-uhs
suːpˈɜːfluːəs
soo-PUR-floo-uhs
Definition
Something that is superfluous is more than what is needed or is unnecessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsupɝfɫˌwəs
British English
suːpˈɜːfluːəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soo-PUR-floo-uhs
UK
soo-PUR-floo-uhs
Listen in Context
These instructions are superfluous; I already know what to do.
He made a superfluous comment during the meeting.
We should remove any superfluous words from this essay.
Honestly, those decorations are kind of superfluous; the room looks fine without them.