How to pronounce superheterodyne
Say it like soo-per-HET-uh-ruh-dyne. Superheterodyne has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HET).
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- soo
- per
- HET
- uh
- ruh
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superheterodyne 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.
- HETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of superheterodyne
- 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-HET-uh-ruh-dyne.
What does superheterodyne mean?
- Pertaining to a technique used in radio and television receivers to tune to a particular frequency, or to receivers using such a technique.
- A receiver of this kind.
Where does superheterodyne come from?
From super- + heterodyne.
Questions about saying superheterodyne
How do you pronounce superheterodyne?
Say soo-per-HET-uh-ruh-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈhɛtərəˌdaɪn/. In British English it is /suːpəˈhɛtərədaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superheterodyne?
Superheterodyne has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HET). Broken into parts: soo · per · HET · uh · ruh · dyne.
Is superheterodyne 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 /suːpəˈhɛtərədaɪn/ (soo-puh-HET-uh-ruh-dyne).