How to pronounce superimposed
Say it like soo-puh-rum-POHZD. Superimposed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POHZD).
- soo
- puh
- rum
- POHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superimposed 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of superimposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soo-puh-rum-POHZD.
What does superimposed mean?
- simple past and past participle of superimpose How to pronounce superimpose
- Positioned on or above something else, especially in layers; superposed“A polygon was superimposed on the inferred fault network.”
- layered or stratified
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Questions about saying superimposed
How do you pronounce superimposed?
Say soo-puh-rum-POHZD. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərəmˈpoʊzd/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpərəmˈpəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superimposed?
Superimposed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POHZD). Broken into parts: soo · puh · rum · POHZD.
Is superimposed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsuːpərəmˈpəʊzd/ (soo-puh-rum-POHZD).