How to pronounce superman
Say it like SOO-per-mun. Superman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce superman. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- per
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SYOO-puh-man.
What does superman mean?
- a person with great powers and abilities
- street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
Where does superman come from?
The “person of extraordinary powers” sense was reinforced by the DC Comics’ character Superman, who first appeared in Action Comics #1 dated June 1938.
Questions about saying superman
How do you pronounce superman?
Say SOO-per-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːpəmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superman?
Superman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · mun.
Is superman 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 /ˈsjuːpəmæn/ (SYOO-puh-man).