How to pronounce superregional
Say it like soo-per-REE-juh-nul. Superregional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- soo
- per
- REE
- juh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superregional 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superregional
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-REE-juh-nul.
What does superregional mean?
- Covering more than one region; operating at a more-than-regional level.
- An organization that operates across more than one region.
Where does superregional come from?
From super- + regional.
Questions about saying superregional
How do you pronounce superregional?
Say soo-per-REE-juh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈridʒənəl/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈriːdʒənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superregional?
Superregional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: soo · per · REE · juh · nul.
Is superregional 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 /ˌsuːpəˈriːdʒənəl/ (soo-puh-REE-juh-nul).