How to pronounce supergrowth
Say it like SOO-per-grohth. Supergrowth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- grohth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supergrowth 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- grohthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of supergrowth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-puh-grohth.
What does supergrowth mean?
- A growth upon something else.
- Very rapid growth.
Where does supergrowth come from?
From super- + growth.
Questions about saying supergrowth
How do you pronounce supergrowth?
Say SOO-per-grohth. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupərˌɡroʊθ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌɡrəʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supergrowth?
Supergrowth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · grohth.
Is supergrowth 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 /ˈsuːpəˌɡrəʊθ/ (SOO-puh-grohth).