How to pronounce superstition
Say it like soo-per-STISH-un. Superstition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH).
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- soo
- per
- STISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superstition 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.
- STISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superstition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-STISH-un.
What does superstition mean?
- an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
Words that rhyme with superstition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of superstition.
Questions about saying superstition
How do you pronounce superstition?
Say soo-per-STISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈstɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superstition?
Superstition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH). Broken into parts: soo · per · STISH · un.
Is superstition 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 /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən/ (soo-puh-STISH-un).