How to Pronounce "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"

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IPA ˌsuːpəkælɪˌfrædʒɪlɪstɪkˌɛkspɪˌælɪˈdoʊʃəs

Syllables: su·per·cal·i·frag·i·lis·tic·ex·pi·al·i·do·cious

What does "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" mean?

adjective

A nonsense word from the 1964 Disney film Mary Poppins, used to express that something is wonderful.

Example: "The word 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' became famous from the movie Mary Poppins, symbolizing something fantastic and extraordinary."

Origin of "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"

Invented for the 1964 film Mary Poppins, written by Richard and Robert Sherman. The word has no real etymology but was designed to sound impressive and magical.

How to Say "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"

🗣️ Step by Step

Silly sound 'SOO-pah' + 'cal' + 'i' + 'FRA-jih' + 'lis' + 'TIH' + 'k-EX' + 'piah' + 'li' + 'DOH-shus'. Stress on 'FRA'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people incorrectly emphasize the wrong syllables or split the word into smaller parts, making it difficult to pronounce smoothly.

💬 Example

The word 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' became famous from the movie Mary Poppins, symbolizing something fantastic and extraordinary.

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How do you pronounce Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is pronounced ˌsuːpəkælɪˌfrædʒɪlɪstɪkˌɛkspɪˌælɪˈdoʊʃəs. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.