How to pronounce superpower
Say it like soo-per-POW-er. Superpower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW).
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- soo
- per
- POW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superpower 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.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superpower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-POW-uh.
What does superpower mean?
- A sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and a very advanced military, especially the United States or formerly the Soviet Union.
- An extraordinary physical or mental ability, especially possessed by a superhero or supervillain.
- A tetration.
- To give extraordinary powers to.
Where does superpower come from?
From super- + power.
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Words that rhyme with superpower
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Questions about saying superpower
How do you pronounce superpower?
Say soo-per-POW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈpaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈpaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superpower?
Superpower has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW). Broken into parts: soo · per · POW · er.
Is superpower 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 /ˌsuːpəˈpaʊə/ (soo-puh-POW-uh).