How to pronounce superfund
Say it like soo-per-FUHND. Superfund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHND).
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- soo
- per
- FUHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superfund 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.
- FUHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of superfund
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-FUHND.
What does superfund mean?
- An investment vehicle for superannuation assets.
- An investment fund that invests in other investment funds; a fund of funds.
- To fund (a college payment plan) with a large payment, more than the usual annual payment.
- To fund (environmental cleanup) by means of a Superfund.
Where does superfund come from?
A blend of superannuation (“retirement”) + fund.
Words that rhyme with superfund
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Questions about saying superfund
How do you pronounce superfund?
Say soo-per-FUHND. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈfʌnd/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈfʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superfund?
Superfund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHND). Broken into parts: soo · per · FUHND.
Is superfund 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 /ˌsuːpəˈfʌnd/ (soo-puh-FUHND).