How to pronounce superoverwhelming
Say it like soo-puh-roh-verh-WEL-ming. Superoverwhelming has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (WEL).
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- soo
- puh
- roh
- verh
- WEL
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superoverwhelming 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.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- WELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superoverwhelming
- 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-vuh-WEL-ming.
What does superoverwhelming mean?
- Extremely overwhelming.
Where does superoverwhelming come from?
From super- + overwhelming.
Questions about saying superoverwhelming
How do you pronounce superoverwhelming?
Say soo-puh-roh-verh-WEL-ming. The American pronunciation is /supəˌroʊvɚhˈwɛlmɪŋ/. In British English it is /suːpəˌrəʊvəhˈwɛlmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superoverwhelming?
Superoverwhelming has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (WEL). Broken into parts: soo · puh · roh · verh · WEL · ming.
Is superoverwhelming 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 /suːpəˌrəʊvəhˈwɛlmɪŋ/ (soo-puh-roh-vuh-WEL-ming).