How to pronounce superego
Say it like SOO-per-ee-goh. Superego has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- ee
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superego 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of superego
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-puh-ee-goh.
What does superego mean?
- The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.
Where does superego come from?
From super + ego, from earlier form super-ego, calqued after German Über-Ich, from über- (“super-”) + Ich (“ego”), from the pronoun ich (“I”).
Questions about saying superego
How do you pronounce superego?
Say SOO-per-ee-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌiɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌiːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superego?
Superego has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · ee · goh.
Is superego 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 /ˈsuːpəˌiːɡəʊ/ (SOO-puh-ee-goh).