How to pronounce superstore
Say it like SOO-per-stor. Superstore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce superstore. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- per
- stor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superstore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- storGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of superstore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-staw.
What does superstore mean?
- An extremely large store; a hypermarket.
- A big box.
Where does superstore come from?
From super- + store.
Questions about saying superstore
How do you pronounce superstore?
Say SOO-per-stor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌstɔr/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌstɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superstore?
Superstore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · stor.
Is superstore 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 /ˈsuːpəˌstɔː/ (SOO-puh-staw).