How to pronounce superstation
Say it like soo-per-STAY-shun. Superstation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- soo
- per
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superstation 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superstation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-STAY-shun.
What does superstation mean?
- A television station that broadcasts nationwide by means of a satellite carrier.
Where does superstation come from?
From super- + station.
Words that rhyme with superstation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superstation.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
Questions about saying superstation
How do you pronounce superstation?
Say soo-per-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superstation?
Superstation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: soo · per · STAY · shun.
Is superstation 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 /ˌsuːpəˈsteɪʃən/ (soo-puh-STAY-shun).