What is how to pronounce supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?

Here's a guide to pronouncing the whimsical word: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

• Syllabification: Break the word down into syllables for easier pronunciation: Su-per-cal-i-frag-il-is-tic-ex-pi-al-i-do-cious.

• Vowel Sounds: Pay attention to the vowel sounds. Many are short vowels, like the "i" in "is" or the "a" in "cat."

• Emphasis: Emphasis can vary, but generally, the primary stress falls on the syllable before the "ex," as in super-cali-frag-il-IS-tic-ex-pi-al-i-DO-cious. However, many variations are also widely accepted.

• Individual Components: If you're having trouble with the whole word, try breaking it into smaller, more manageable pieces, and then gradually string them together. Think of it as a compound word built from smaller pieces.

  • Super: Like "soup-er"
  • Cali: Like "cal-ee"
  • Fragi: Like "frag-ee"
  • listic: Like "lis-tik"
  • Expi: Like "ex-pee"
  • Ali: Like "al-ee"
  • Docious: Like "doh-shus"

• Practice: Repetition is key! Say the word slowly at first, and gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable. Sing the Mary Poppins song to practice too!

• Listen: Listen to how it's pronounced in the Mary Poppins movie or other recordings.