How to pronounce superimposition
Say it like soo-puh-rim-puh-ZISH-un. Superimposition has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZISH).
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- soo
- puh
- rim
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superimposition 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.
- rimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superimposition
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: soo-puh-rim-puh-ZISHN.
What does superimposition mean?
- The placing of one image on top of another, especially placing a photograph over some other graphic; an image thus placed.
- The building of ontological categories of a higher level on top of categories of a lower level.
Where does superimposition come from?
From super- + imposition.
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Words that rhyme with superimposition
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Questions about saying superimposition
How do you pronounce superimposition?
Say soo-puh-rim-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupəˌrɪmpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˌrɪmpəˈzɪʃn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superimposition?
Superimposition has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: soo · puh · rim · puh · ZISH · un.
Is superimposition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌsuːpəˌrɪmpəˈzɪʃn/ (soo-puh-rim-puh-ZISHN).