How to pronounce super
Say it like SOO-per. Super has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
- SOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Super pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of super
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh.
What does super mean?
- of the highest quality“an ace reporter”“a crack shot”
- including more than a specified category“a super experiment”
- extremely large“another super skyscraper”
- to an extreme degree“extremely cold”“extremely unpleasant”
- a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector
Where does super come from?
From super- (prefix), from Middle English super-, from Latin super-, from super (“above”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with super
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of super.
Questions about saying super
How do you pronounce super?
Say SOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in super?
Super has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per.
Is super pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsuːpə/ (SOO-puh).