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How to pronounce superhet

Say it like soo-per-HET. Superhet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HET).

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US American/ˌsupɚˈhɛt/soo-per-HET
UK British/ˌsuːpəˈhɛt/soo-puh-HET
  • soo
  • per
  • HET
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Superhet pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
  3. HETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of superhet

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: soo-puh-HET.

What does superhet mean?

noun
  1. Superheterodyne receiver.

Where does superhet come from?

Abbreviation of superheterodyne receiver.

Words that rhyme with superhet

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Questions about saying superhet

How do you pronounce superhet?

Say soo-per-HET. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈhɛt/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈhɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in superhet?

Superhet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HET). Broken into parts: soo · per · HET.

Is superhet 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 /ˌsuːpəˈhɛt/ (soo-puh-HET).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).