How to pronounce superspreader
Say it like SOO-per-spred-er. Superspreader has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- spred
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superspreader 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 "er" in butter.
- spredGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superspreader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SYOO-puh-spred-uh.
What does superspreader mean?
- A person infected with a pathogen who is responsible for spreading it to many other people.
- An event or place which leads to the spread of an infectious disease to many people.
- A person or thing responsible for the widespread distribution of something regarded as dangerous or undesirable (for example, misinformation).
Where does superspreader come from?
From super- (“superior”) + spreader.
Questions about saying superspreader
How do you pronounce superspreader?
Say SOO-per-spred-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌsprɛdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːpəˌsprɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superspreader?
Superspreader has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · spred · er.
Is superspreader 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 /ˈsjuːpəˌsprɛdə/ (SYOO-puh-spred-uh).