How to pronounce superpowers
Say it like soo-per-POW-erz. Superpowers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce superpowers. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- soo
- per
- POW
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superpowers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superpowers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-POW-uz.
What does superpowers mean?
- plural of superpower How to pronounce superpower
Words that rhyme with superpowers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superpowers.
Questions about saying superpowers
How do you pronounce superpowers?
Say soo-per-POW-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈpaʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈpaʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superpowers?
Superpowers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW). Broken into parts: soo · per · POW · erz.
Is superpowers 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 /ˌsuːpəˈpaʊəz/ (soo-puh-POW-uz).