How to pronounce superior

Say it like this: /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/

What does superior mean?

adjHigher in rank, status, or quality.

“Rebecca had always thought shorts were far superior to pants, as they didn't constantly make her legs itch.”

Of high standard or quality.

Greater in size or power.

nounA person of higher rank or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position.

The head of certain religious institutions and colleges.

A superior letter, figure, or symbol.

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