How to pronounce superhuman
Say it like soo-per-HYOO-mun. Superhuman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HYOO).
- soo
- per
- HYOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superhuman 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.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superhuman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-HYOO-mun.
What does superhuman mean?
- Beyond what is possible for a human being.
- A human with remarkable abilities or superpowers.
Where does superhuman come from?
From Medieval Latin superhūmānus.
Words that rhyme with superhuman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superhuman.
Questions about saying superhuman
How do you pronounce superhuman?
Say soo-per-HYOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈhjumən/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈhjuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superhuman?
Superhuman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HYOO). Broken into parts: soo · per · HYOO · mun.
Is superhuman 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 /ˌsuːpəˈhjuːmən/ (soo-puh-HYOO-mun).