How to pronounce superdelegate
Say it like soo-per-DEL-uh-gut. Superdelegate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL).
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- soo
- per
- DEL
- uh
- gut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superdelegate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superdelegate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-DEL-uh-gut.
What does superdelegate mean?
- A member of the Democratic Party who has been selected to attend the national convention to help select a nominee for president.
Where does superdelegate come from?
From super- + delegate.
Questions about saying superdelegate
How do you pronounce superdelegate?
Say soo-per-DEL-uh-gut. The American pronunciation is /supɚˈdɛləɡət/. In British English it is /suːpəˈdɛləɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superdelegate?
Superdelegate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL). Broken into parts: soo · per · DEL · uh · gut.
Is superdelegate 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 /suːpəˈdɛləɡət/ (soo-puh-DEL-uh-gut).