How to pronounce superstitions
Say it like soo-per-STISH-unz. Superstitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH).
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- soo
- per
- STISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superstitions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superstitions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-puh-STISH-unz.
What does superstitions mean?
- plural of superstition How to pronounce superstition
Questions about saying superstitions
How do you pronounce superstitions?
Say soo-per-STISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈstɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superstitions?
Superstitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH). Broken into parts: soo · per · STISH · unz.
Is superstitions 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 /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃənz/ (soo-puh-STISH-unz).