How to pronounce supersede
Say it like soo-per-SEED. Supersede has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEED).
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- soo
- per
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersede 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.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supersede
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-SEED.
What does supersede mean?
- To take the place of.“Those older products have been superseded by our new range.”
- To displace in favor of itself.“Modern US culture has superseded the native forms.”
Where does supersede come from?
From Middle French superseder (“postpone, defer”), from Latin supersedēre, from super (“over”) + sedēre (“to sit”).
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Words that rhyme with supersede
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Questions about saying supersede
How do you pronounce supersede?
Say soo-per-SEED. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈsid/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersede?
Supersede has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEED). Broken into parts: soo · per · SEED.
Is supersede 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 /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ (soo-puh-SEED).