How to pronounce supersession
Say it like soo-per-SESH-un. Supersession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SESH).
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- soo
- per
- SESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersession pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supersession
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-SESH-un.
What does supersession mean?
- The act of superseding; the fact of having been superseded.
Where does supersession come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin supersessiō, supersessiōnem, from supersedeō (“supersede”).
Words that rhyme with supersession
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supersession.
- depression
- expression
- possession
- impression
- profession
- succession
- aggression
- discretion
- obsession
- progression
Questions about saying supersession
How do you pronounce supersession?
Say soo-per-SESH-un. The American pronunciation is /supɚˈsɛʃən/. In British English it is /suːpəˈsɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersession?
Supersession has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SESH). Broken into parts: soo · per · SESH · un.
Is supersession 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 /suːpəˈsɛʃən/ (soo-puh-SESH-un).