How to pronounce superstitious
Say it like soo-per-STISH-us. Superstitious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH).
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- soo
- per
- STISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superstitious 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superstitious
- 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-STISH-us.
What does superstitious mean?
- Susceptible to superstitions.
- Arising from or having the character of superstitions.
Where does superstitious come from?
From Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstitiōsus, from superstitio + -ōsus.
Words that rhyme with superstitious
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Questions about saying superstitious
How do you pronounce superstitious?
Say soo-per-STISH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈstɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːpəˈstɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superstitious?
Superstitious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH). Broken into parts: soo · per · STISH · us.
Is superstitious 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 /ˌsjuːpəˈstɪʃəs/ (syoo-puh-STISH-us).