How to pronounce supervise
Say it like SOO-per-vyze. Supervise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- vyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supervise 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.
- vyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of supervise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-vyze.
What does supervise mean?
- To oversee or direct (a task or organization).“Without someone to supervise them, the group will lack direction.”
- To oversee a task, organization, etc.; to provide supervision; to act as a supervisor.
Where does supervise come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin supervisus, from supervidere, from Latin super + videre.
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Questions about saying supervise
How do you pronounce supervise?
Say SOO-per-vyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌvaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supervise?
Supervise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · vyze.
Is supervise 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 /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪz/ (SOO-puh-vyze).