How to pronounce superate
Say it like SOO-puh-rayt. Superate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- puh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superate 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of superate
American and British speakers say superate in essentially the same way: /ˈsupəreɪt/ in the US and /ˈsuːpəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-puh-rayt.
What does superate mean?
- To rise above; to overtop; to cover.
- To outdo; to surpass; to exceed.
- To overcome; to conquer.
Where does superate come from?
Borrowed from Latin superātus, perfect passive participle of superō (“to surmount, exceed, better”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with superate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superate.
Questions about saying superate
How do you pronounce superate?
Say SOO-puh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superate?
Superate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · puh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say superate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsupəreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsuːpəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.