How to pronounce superannuated
Say it like soo-per-AN-yoo-ay-tid. Superannuated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN).
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- soo
- per
- AN
- yoo
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superannuated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superannuated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-puh-AN-yoo-ay-tid.
What does superannuated mean?
- Obsolete, antiquated.
- Retired or discarded due to age.
- simple past and past participle of superannuate How to pronounce superannuate
Where does superannuated come from?
From the Latin superannuatus (“more than one year old”), from super (“over”) (English super-) + annus (“year”) (English annual).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying superannuated
How do you pronounce superannuated?
Say soo-per-AN-yoo-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈænjuˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈænjuːˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superannuated?
Superannuated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN). Broken into parts: soo · per · AN · yoo · ay · tid.
Is superannuated 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 /ˌsuːpəˈænjuːˌeɪtɪd/ (soo-puh-AN-yoo-ay-tid).