How to pronounce supervises
Say it like SOO-per-vy-ziz. Supervises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- vy
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supervises 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.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supervises
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-puh-vy-ziz.
What does supervises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of supervise How to pronounce supervise
Questions about saying supervises
How do you pronounce supervises?
Say SOO-per-vy-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supervises?
Supervises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · vy · ziz.
Is supervises 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 /ˈsuːpəˌvaɪzɪz/ (SOO-puh-vy-ziz).