How to pronounce supersedes
Say it like soo-per-SEEDZ. Supersedes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEDZ).
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- soo
- per
- SEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersedes 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.
- SEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supersedes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-SEEDZ.
What does supersedes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of supersede How to pronounce supersede
- plural of supersede How to pronounce supersede
Words that rhyme with supersedes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supersedes.
Questions about saying supersedes
How do you pronounce supersedes?
Say soo-per-SEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈsidz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈsiːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersedes?
Supersedes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEDZ). Broken into parts: soo · per · SEEDZ.
Is supersedes 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 /ˌsuːpəˈsiːdz/ (soo-puh-SEEDZ).