How to pronounce superfetation
Say it like soo-puh-fuh-TAY-shun. Superfetation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- soo
- puh
- fuh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superfetation 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superfetation
American and British speakers say superfetation in essentially the same way: /supəfəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /suːpəfəˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-puh-fuh-TAY-shun.
What does superfetation mean?
- The formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus.
- An excessive accumulation; a superfluous addition.
Where does superfetation come from?
From Latin superfetare (“conceive while pregnant”), from super- + fetus.
Words that rhyme with superfetation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superfetation.
Questions about saying superfetation
How do you pronounce superfetation?
Say soo-puh-fuh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /supəfəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /suːpəfəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superfetation?
Superfetation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: soo · puh · fuh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say superfetation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /supəfəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /suːpəfəˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.