How to pronounce superstructures
Say it like SOO-per-struhk-cherz. Superstructures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- struhk
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superstructures 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.
- struhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of superstructures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-struhk-chuz.
What does superstructures mean?
- plural of superstructure How to pronounce superstructure
Questions about saying superstructures
How do you pronounce superstructures?
Say SOO-per-struhk-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌstrʌktʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌstrʌktʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superstructures?
Superstructures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · struhk · cherz.
Is superstructures 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 /ˈsuːpəˌstrʌktʃəz/ (SOO-puh-struhk-chuz).