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How to pronounce superfan

Say it like SOO-per-fan. Superfan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).

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US American/ˈsupɚˌfæn/SOO-per-fan
UK British/ˈsuːpəˌfæn/SOO-puh-fan
  • SOO
  • per
  • fan
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Superfan pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
  3. fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of superfan

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: SOO-puh-fan.

What does superfan mean?

noun
  1. An extremely dedicated fan (enthusiast).

Where does superfan come from?

From super- + fan.

Similar and opposite words

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Questions about saying superfan

How do you pronounce superfan?

Say SOO-per-fan. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌfæn/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in superfan?

Superfan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · fan.

Is superfan 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 /ˈsuːpəˌfæn/ (SOO-puh-fan).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).