How to pronounce superintend
Say it like soo-puh-rin-TEND. Superintend has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEND).
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- soo
- puh
- rin
- TEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superintend 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.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of superintend
American and British speakers say superintend in essentially the same way: /ˌsupərɪnˈtɛnd/ in the US and /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-puh-rin-TEND.
What does superintend mean?
- To oversee the work of others; to supervise.
- To administer the affairs of something or someone.
Where does superintend come from?
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin superintendō.
Words that rhyme with superintend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superintend.
Questions about saying superintend
How do you pronounce superintend?
Say soo-puh-rin-TEND. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərɪnˈtɛnd/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superintend?
Superintend has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEND). Broken into parts: soo · puh · rin · TEND.
Do Americans and Brits say superintend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsupərɪnˈtɛnd/ and the British form is /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.