How to pronounce superhighways
Say it like soo-per-HY-wayz. Superhighways has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
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- soo
- per
- HY
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superhighways 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.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of superhighways
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-HY-wayz.
What does superhighways mean?
- plural of superhighway How to pronounce superhighway
Questions about saying superhighways
How do you pronounce superhighways?
Say soo-per-HY-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈhaɪˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈhaɪˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superhighways?
Superhighways has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: soo · per · HY · wayz.
Is superhighways 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 /ˌsuːpəˈhaɪˌweɪz/ (soo-puh-HY-wayz).