How to pronounce superheated
Say it like soo-per-HEE-tid. Superheated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE).
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- soo
- per
- HEE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superheated 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.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superheated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-puh-HEE-tid.
What does superheated mean?
- simple past and past participle of superheat
- heated above the critical point
- Heated above the boiling point
- exceedingly intense or emotional
Words that rhyme with superheated
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Questions about saying superheated
How do you pronounce superheated?
Say soo-per-HEE-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈhitɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈhiːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superheated?
Superheated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE). Broken into parts: soo · per · HEE · tid.
Is superheated 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 /ˌsuːpəˈhiːtɪd/ (soo-puh-HEE-tid).