supernatural

How to Split "supernatural" into Syllables

The word supernatural is divided into 5 syllables: su·per·na·tur·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• su — 1st syllable
• per — 2nd syllable
• na — 3rd syllable
• tur — 4th syllable
• al — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of supernatural:

• IPA: /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnæt͡ʃəɹəl/

📖 Definitions

1. supernatural (comparative more supernatural, superlative most supernatural)
2. Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English supernatural, supernaturel, from Middle French supernaturel, from Latin supernātūrālis, from super (“above”) + nātūra (“nature; that which we are born with”), from nātus (“born”), perfect passive participle of nāscī (“to be born”) + adjective suffix -ālis. By surface analysis, super- +‎ natural. From Middle French supernaturel, from Latin supernātūrālis; equivalent to super- +‎ natural. From super- +‎ natural. From Latin supernātūrālis.

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