How to pronounce superseding
Say it like soo-per-SEE-ding. Superseding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- soo
- per
- SEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superseding 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of superseding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-SEE-ding.
What does superseding mean?
- present participle and gerund of supersede How to pronounce supersede
- The process by which something is superseded.
Words that rhyme with superseding
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Questions about saying superseding
How do you pronounce superseding?
Say soo-per-SEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈsidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈsiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superseding?
Superseding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: soo · per · SEE · ding.
Is superseding 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 /ˌsuːpəˈsiːdɪŋ/ (soo-puh-SEE-ding).