How to pronounce superocean
Say it like SOO-per-oh-shun. Superocean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- oh
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superocean 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superocean
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-puh-roh-shun.
What does superocean mean?
- An ocean surrounding a supercontinent.
Where does superocean come from?
From super- + ocean.
Questions about saying superocean
How do you pronounce superocean?
Say SOO-per-oh-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌoʊʃən/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌrəʊʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superocean?
Superocean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · oh · shun.
Is superocean 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 /ˈsuːpəˌrəʊʃən/ (SOO-puh-roh-shun).