How to pronounce superposition
Say it like soo-per-puh-ZISH-un. Superposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH).
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- soo
- per
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superposition
- 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-puh-ZISH-un.
What does superposition mean?
- The placing of one thing on top of another.
- The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.
- The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.
Where does superposition come from?
From French superposition.
Words that rhyme with superposition
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Questions about saying superposition
How do you pronounce superposition?
Say soo-per-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːpəpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superposition?
Superposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: soo · per · puh · ZISH · un.
Is superposition 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 /ˌsjuːpəpəˈzɪʃən/ (syoo-puh-puh-ZISH-un).