How to pronounce superincumbent
Say it like soo-puh-rin-KUHM-bunt. Superincumbent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KUHM).
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- soo
- puh
- rin
- KUHM
- bunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superincumbent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superincumbent
American and British speakers say superincumbent in essentially the same way: /supərɪnˈkʌmbənt/ in the US and /suːpərɪnˈkʌmbənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-puh-rin-KUHM-bunt.
What does superincumbent mean?
- Lying or resting on something else; overlying.
Where does superincumbent come from?
From Latin superincumbentem, present participle of superincumbere.
Questions about saying superincumbent
How do you pronounce superincumbent?
Say soo-puh-rin-KUHM-bunt. The American pronunciation is /supərɪnˈkʌmbənt/. In British English it is /suːpərɪnˈkʌmbənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superincumbent?
Superincumbent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KUHM). Broken into parts: soo · puh · rin · KUHM · bunt.
Do Americans and Brits say superincumbent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /supərɪnˈkʌmbənt/ and the British form is /suːpərɪnˈkʌmbənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.