How to pronounce superspread
Say it like SOO-per-spred. Superspread has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- spred
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superspread pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spredGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of superspread
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-spred.
What does superspread mean?
- To spread (an infection) to a large number of people.
Where does superspread come from?
Back-formation from superspreader.
Questions about saying superspread
How do you pronounce superspread?
Say SOO-per-spred. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupərˌsprɛd/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌsprɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superspread?
Superspread has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · spred.
Is superspread 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 /ˈsuːpəˌsprɛd/ (SOO-puh-spred).