How to pronounce superhead
Say it like SOO-per-hed. Superhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superhead 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.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of superhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-hed.
What does superhead mean?
- A specialist headteacher sent, by government or other authority, to reorganise and improve a school that is perceived to be failing.
Where does superhead come from?
From super- + head. Piecewise doublet of superchef.
Questions about saying superhead
How do you pronounce superhead?
Say SOO-per-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupərhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superhead?
Superhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · hed.
Is superhead 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 /ˈsuːpəhɛd/ (SOO-puh-hed).