How to pronounce superstar
Say it like soo-per-STAR. Superstar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce superstar. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- soo
- per
- STAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superstar 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.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of superstar
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-stah.
What does superstar mean?
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
Where does superstar come from?
From super- + star.
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Words that rhyme with superstar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superstar.
Questions about saying superstar
How do you pronounce superstar?
Say soo-per-STAR. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈstɑr/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌstɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superstar?
Superstar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAR). Broken into parts: soo · per · STAR.
Is superstar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsuːpəˌstɑː/ (SOO-puh-stah).