How to pronounce superveillance
Say it like soo-per-VAY-luns. Superveillance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- soo
- per
- VAY
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superveillance 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of superveillance
- 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-VAY-luns.
What does superveillance mean?
- Supervision taken too far, bordering on surveillance.
Where does superveillance come from?
Blend of supervision + surveillance.
Words that rhyme with superveillance
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Questions about saying superveillance
How do you pronounce superveillance?
Say soo-per-VAY-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupɚˈveɪləns/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːpəˈveɪləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superveillance?
Superveillance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: soo · per · VAY · luns.
Is superveillance 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 /ˌsjuːpəˈveɪləns/ (syoo-puh-VAY-luns).