How to pronounce superficies
Say it like soo-per-FISH-eez. Superficies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- soo
- per
- FISH
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superficies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of superficies
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-FISH-ee-eez.
What does superficies mean?
- The area of a two-dimensional surface.
- The visible, external surface of a body.
- The surface (of something immaterial, especially of the mind or soul).
Where does superficies come from?
Borrowing from Latin superficiēs (“top, surface”), from super- (“above, over”) + faciēs (“form, configuration, shape”).
Questions about saying superficies
How do you pronounce superficies?
Say soo-per-FISH-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈfɪˌʃiz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃiiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superficies?
Superficies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: soo · per · FISH · eez.
Is superficies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃiiːz/ (soo-puh-FISH-ee-eez).