How to pronounce superimpose
Say it like SOO-per-im-pohz. Superimpose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- im
- pohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superimpose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of superimpose
- 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-rim-pohz.
What does superimpose mean?
- To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.“He superimposed the company logo over the image.”
- To establish a structural system over, independently of underlying structures.
Where does superimpose come from?
From super- + impose.
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Questions about saying superimpose
How do you pronounce superimpose?
Say SOO-per-im-pohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚɪmˌpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpərɪmˌpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superimpose?
Superimpose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · im · pohz.
Is superimpose 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 /ˈsuːpərɪmˌpəʊz/ (SOO-puh-rim-pohz).