How to pronounce superiors
Say it like soo-PIR-ee-erz. Superiors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- soo
- PIR
- ee
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superiors 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.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superiors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-PIR-ee-uz.
What does superiors mean?
- plural of superior How to pronounce superior
Questions about saying superiors
How do you pronounce superiors?
Say soo-PIR-ee-erz. The American pronunciation is /suˈpɪriɚz/. In British English it is /suːˈpɪriəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superiors?
Superiors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: soo · PIR · ee · erz.
Is superiors 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 /suːˈpɪriəz/ (soo-PIR-ee-uz).