How to pronounce superfiring
Say it like SOO-per-fy-er-ing. Superfiring has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- fy
- er
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superfiring 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superfiring
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-fy-uh-ing.
What does superfiring mean?
- Mounted higher than one or more other turrets within its firing arc, allowing it to fire over the top of the lower-mounted turret(s).
- Arranged so as to allow some turrets to fire over others in the above manner.
Where does superfiring come from?
From super- + firing.
Questions about saying superfiring
How do you pronounce superfiring?
Say SOO-per-fy-er-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌfaɪɚɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌfaɪəɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superfiring?
Superfiring has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · fy · er · ing.
Is superfiring 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 /ˈsuːpəˌfaɪəɪŋ/ (SOO-puh-fy-uh-ing).