How to pronounce superheroes
Say it like soo-per-HEE-rohz. Superheroes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE).
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- soo
- per
- HEE
- rohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superheroes 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.
- rohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of superheroes
- 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-HEE-rohz.
What does superheroes mean?
- plural of superhero How to pronounce superhero
Questions about saying superheroes
How do you pronounce superheroes?
Say soo-per-HEE-rohz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈhiroʊz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈhiːrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superheroes?
Superheroes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE). Broken into parts: soo · per · HEE · rohz.
Is superheroes 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 /ˌsuːpəˈhiːrəʊz/ (soo-puh-HEE-rohz).