supreme

/səˈpriːm/

Syllables su·preme

Stress su-PREME

Phonics Breakdown

su

/sə/

schwa

preme

/priːm/

long e

Meaning

highest in rank, power, or authority; ultimate

Sound Reference

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su=/sə/(support) + preme=/priːm/(cream)

Example

The court has supreme authority in this matter.