How to pronounce superpose
Say it like SOO-per-pohz. Superpose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- pohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superpose 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.
- pohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of superpose
- 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-pohz.
What does superpose mean?
- To place (an object) on top of another.
- To place (one geometric figure) on top of another in such a way that all common parts coincide.
Where does superpose come from?
From super- + pose.
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Questions about saying superpose
How do you pronounce superpose?
Say SOO-per-pohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superpose?
Superpose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · pohz.
Is superpose 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 /ˈsuːpəˌpəʊz/ (SOO-puh-pohz).